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Compare train, bus, and flight for Metz to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Cologne:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Cologne costing on average $66.
A bus is $276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Cologne costing on average $313.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Flight takes on average 10h 40m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.94. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Metz to Cologne
How to get from Metz to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM6h05Metz, Gare routière8:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM6h05Metz, Gare routière8:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- TER 86392 · 4343 · IC 20478:46 AM4h20Metz-Ville1:06 PMCologne Hbf$581One-way2 transfers
Other options
- TER 86394 · 4131 · ICE 245:41 PM4h25Metz-Ville10:06 PMCologne Hbf$451One-way2 transfers
- TER 23805 · 88843 · 4125 · IC 20411:38 PM5h28Metz-Ville7:06 PMCologne Hbf$611One-way3 transfers
- TER 23827 · 88877 · 4119 · ICE 22810:37 AM5h29Metz-Ville4:06 PMCologne Hbf$611One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM6h55Metz, Gare routière3:30 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM7h50Metz, Gare routière2:55 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM8h15Metz, Gare routière11:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Cologne:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Cologne costing on average $100.
A bus is $382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Cologne costing on average $424.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Cologne by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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