Travel Information between Metz and Cologne
| 130 miles (209 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $19 - $37 | |
| Bus • $19 (€17) • 7 h 25 min | |
| Train • $37 (€33) • 4 h 21 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 130 miles (209 km) by train or bus between Metz and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Metz to Cologne.
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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.
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TER 88724 · Bus 60206 · RE 5115 · ICE 928
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There are 2 travel options from Metz to Cologne: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Cologne:
Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which costs on average $37 (€33) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Metz to Cologne is by train, which takes on average 4 h 21 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 7 h 25 min.
The Metz to Cologne distance is around 130 miles (209 km).
The average frequency per day from Metz to Cologne is:
- 8 buses per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Metz to Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Metz to Cologne:
The following travel companies offer services from Metz to Cologne:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Metz to Cologne tickets on Omio for $19 (€17).
- Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI or SNCF (3) can get you to Cologne by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCF (3) from Metz to Cologne for $25 (€23) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Metz to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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