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Compare train and bus for Metz to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Metz to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. 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 $9, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Saarbrücken costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 57m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Metz to Saarbrücken
How to get from Metz to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:40 PM1h20Metz, Gare routière11:00 PMSaarbrücken$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:40 PM1h20Metz, Gare routière11:00 PMSaarbrücken$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:05 PM1h00Metz, Gare routière5:05 PMSaarbrücken$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
TER 888318:38 AM1h02Metz-Ville9:40 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$261One-way0 transfers
TER 8883510:38 AM1h02Metz-Ville11:40 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$261One-way0 transfers
TER 23751 · 888513:38 PM1h04Metz-Ville4:42 PMSaarbrücken Hbf$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:15 PM1h15Metz, Gare routière3:30 PMSaarbrücken$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 AM1h20Metz, Gare routière9:55 AMSaarbrücken$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 PM1h25Metz, Gare routière6:45 PMSaarbrücken$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Saarbrücken costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, SNCF | Autocar to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TGV, CFL, Regional-Express to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, SNCF | Autocar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
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