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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Metz to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Metz to Paris will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 10 trains that leave Metz for Paris on Sat, Jun 06, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
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2886Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Metz to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $272 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Paris:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Paris costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $243 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Paris costing on average $272 (€222).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
The journey is about 21m faster (3h 4m by train vs 3h 25m by car) and roughly $18 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($83 (€68) vs $101 (€82)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Paris trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2654 | 7:26 AM Metz-Ville | 1h24 | 8:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
2860 | 8:50 AM Metz-Ville | 1h30 | 10:20 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
2864 | 10:59 AM Metz-Ville | 1h23 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
12158 | 10:59 AM Metz-Ville | 1h23 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
837640+ 12140 | 12:40 PM Metz-Ville | 2h59 | 3:39 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
2870 | 2:59 PM Metz-Ville | 1h31 | 4:30 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
2872 | 4:57 PM Metz-Ville | 1h33 | 6:30 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
12152 | 4:57 PM Metz-Ville | 1h33 | 6:30 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
88532+ 2550 | 6:32 PM Metz-Ville | 2h32 | 9:04 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
2886 | 7:42 PM Metz-Ville | 1h31 | 9:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Metz to Paris run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 174 miles (281 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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