- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$191
Fastest journey
6 h 46 m
Average duration
8 h 55 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
633 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Metz to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Metz to Berlin will cost around $191 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 6 trains that leave Metz for Berlin on Thu, May 28, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 633 km distance in an average of 8 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 14 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Metz to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Berlin:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Berlin costing on average $120 (€97).
A bus is $184 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Berlin costing on average $244 (€197).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
Bus takes on average 12h 32m.
The journey is about 1h 4m faster (7h 26m by train vs 8h 30m by car) and roughly $38 (€30) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($120 (€97) vs $157 (€127)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Metz to Berlin trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:50 AM Metz | 17h09 | 6:59 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:38 AM Metz | 7h52 | 4:30 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:38 AM Metz | 7h52 | 5:30 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Metz | 6h46 | 5:56 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:38 AM Metz | 7h44 | 7:22 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:38 PM Metz | 9h52 | 4:30 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Metz to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 393 miles (633 km) distance in 6h 46m.
Distance 393 miles (633 km) |
Average train duration 7h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 6h 46m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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