How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Metz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Metz

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $71.

Distance: 131 miles (212 km)

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from Frankfurt am Main to Metz

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Metz by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30485
    12:00 PM4h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:35 PMMetz, Gare routière
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30485
    12:00 PM4h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    4:35 PMMetz, Gare routière
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH390
    6:55 AM0h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:45 AMLuxembourg Airport
    $4331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGV9550+TER23766
    6:53 PM3h28
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:21 PMMetz-Ville
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 9556 · 88840 · TER 23740
    8:53 AM3h29
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:22 PMMetz-Ville
    $801One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 593 · 4119 · 88842
    9:50 AM3h30
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1:20 PMMetz-Ville
    $801One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM3h35
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    11:05 PMMetz, Gare routière
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM3h45
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1:50 AMMetz, Gare routière
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM4h00
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:05 PMMetz, Gare routière
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiEN8754
    5:00 PM0h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:50 PMLuxembourg Airport
    $4331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiEN8756
    9:50 PM0h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:40 PMLuxembourg Airport
    $4331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH5644
    5:00 PM0h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:50 PMLuxembourg Airport
    $4331One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Metz

Travel to Metz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Metz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Metz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Metz is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Metz:

A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Metz costing on average $71 (€57).

A bus is $338 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Metz costing on average $353 (€286).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Metz is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Metz take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 54m.

Train takes on average 4h 6m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Metz is approximately 131 miles (212 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Metz is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Metz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Metz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Metz-Ville.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Metz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar to go to Metz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Metz by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Metz:
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Metz often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Nancy, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Metz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Metz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Metz, you can explore the vibrant Metz Covered Market for local produce and specialties, stroll through the Jardin Botanique de Metz for a tranquil experience, or enjoy a walk along the banks of the Moselle River. For cultural experiences, visit the Arsenal Concert Hall for its diverse musical performances or discover the Musée de la Cour d'Or's rich history. Must-see sights include the stunning Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, the modern Centre Pompidou-Metz, the medieval Porte des Allemands, the picturesque Temple Neuf, and the charming Place Saint-Louis.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Metz's main attractions, including the stunning Metz Cathedral, the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and the charming old town.
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