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Compare train and bus for Colmar to Metz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colmar to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Colmar to Metz:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colmar to Metz costing on average $51 (€43).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
The journey is about 35m faster (1h 55m by train vs 2h 30m by car) and roughly $10 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 (€43) vs $61 (€51)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Colmar to Metz
How to get from Colmar to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colmar to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
799011:30 PM3h05Colmar, Gare SNCF2:35 AMMetz, Gare routière$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
799011:30 PM3h05Colmar, Gare SNCF2:35 AMMetz, Gare routière$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
121847:44 PM1h25Colmar station9:09 PMMetz-Ville$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
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121847:32 PM1h37Colmar Saint-Joseph9:09 PMMetz-Ville$501One-way1 transfer
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8303102:06 PM2h10Colmar station4:16 PMMetz-Ville$531One-way1 transfer
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83030610:06 AM2h10Colmar station12:16 PMMetz-Ville$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM4h45Colmar, Place de la Gare12:15 PMMetz, Gare routière$321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM6h45Colmar, Place de la Gare7:05 AMMetz, Gare routière$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colmar to Metz:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colmar to Metz costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colmar and Metz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colmar station and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Colmar, Place de la Gare and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Metz by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Metz by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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