How to travel from Metz to Frankfurt am Main

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Metz to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 €18, while a flight costs an average of €296.

Distance: 131 miles (212 km)

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€296

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€62

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€18

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€46

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3h 23m

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3h 43m

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4h 40m

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The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €12.

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

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €58.

A bus is €198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €210.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 43m.

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Metz and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Metz to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €34. The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Metz to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30484
    2:30 AM3h40
    Metz, Gare routière
    6:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30484
    2:30 AM3h40
    Metz, Gare routière
    6:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH391
    8:25 AM0h55
    Luxembourg Airport
    9:20 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnTER 23807 · 88851 · 4116 · ICE 2554
    3:38 PM3h31
    Metz-Ville
    7:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    481One-way
    3 transfers
  • TER830327+Deutsche Bahn87437 · ICE 2556
    12:40 PM4h29
    Metz-Ville
    5:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    501One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnTER 88839 · 4110 · ICE 2516
    12:35 PM3h33
    Metz-Ville
    4:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    531One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus30482
    8:15 PM3h40
    Metz, Gare routière
    11:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus30480
    12:35 PM4h25
    Metz, Gare routière
    5:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM3h50
    Metz, Gare routière
    12:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH5643
    2:35 PM0h55
    Luxembourg Airport
    3:30 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1891One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiEN8757
    6:30 AM0h55
    Luxembourg Airport
    7:25 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1891One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH5645
    6:30 PM0h55
    Luxembourg Airport
    7:25 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1891One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Metz to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Metz to Frankfurt am Main.

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

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

A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €58.

A bus is €198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €210.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 43m.

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

The distance from Metz to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 131 miles (212 km).
The average frequency per day from Metz to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Metz to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Metz to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Metz to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Metz to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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