- Must visit
Centre Pompidou-Metz
Major contemporary art museum known for large-scale exhibitions in a landmark Shigeru Ban building.
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Metz will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
It's difficult to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Metz without transferring at least once.
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68145Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Metz:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Metz costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $209 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Metz costing on average $256 (€210).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
The journey is about 1h 11m faster (1h 56m by train vs 3h 7m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($90 (€74) vs $92 (€76)). 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Metz trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9870+ 68131 | 9:00 AM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 2h05 | 11:05 AM Metz-Ville | 1 transfer | |
5482+ 68135 | 11:22 AM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h50 | 1:12 PM Metz-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9826 · 5440+ 68139 | 11:58 AM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 2h32 | 2:30 PM Metz-Ville | 2 transfers | |
5466+ 68141 | 1:25 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h58 | 3:23 PM Metz-Ville | 1 transfer | |
9874+ 68143 | 4:55 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h51 | 6:46 PM Metz-Ville | 1 transfer | |
5480+ 68149 | 6:28 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1h57 | 8:25 PM Metz-Ville | 1 transfer | |
5460+ 68151 | 6:55 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 2h10 | 9:05 PM Metz-Ville | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Metz run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 7:22 PM |
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Major contemporary art museum known for large-scale exhibitions in a landmark Shigeru Ban building.
Metz’s main history and archaeology museum, covering Gallo-Roman remains, medieval art, and local heritage.
Contemporary art space in a historic building, noted for experimental exhibitions and a strong regional profile.
Elegant square with arcades and historic facades, lively but still strongly tied to medieval Metz.
Large landscaped promenade with open views, monuments, and an easy walking route near the center.
Popular leisure area around the water, great for walking, jogging, and postcard views of Temple Neuf.
The region’s iconic savory tart with a rich custard filling and smoked lardons, traditionally associated with Lorraine and widely enjoyed in Metz.
A classic Lorraine pastry made with puff pastry filled with seasoned pork and veal, valued as a traditional specialty of the area.
A hearty regional stew of pork, sausages, potatoes, and vegetables, reflecting the rustic home cooking of Lorraine.
A well-known Michelin-starred restaurant in Metz offering refined modern French cuisine in an elegant setting.
An established restaurant near the cathedral known for polished French cooking, seasonal products, and a warm intimate atmosphere.
A popular bistro-style address in Metz appreciated for generous French dishes, good wine, and a lively relaxed ambiance.
Moderate by French standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak periods.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; small tips for hotel staff are optional.
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