How to travel from Metz to Strasbourg

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Compare train and bus for Metz to Strasbourg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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Driving

$41

Average price

$17

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Cheapest

$52

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1h 55m

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Fastest

1h 25m

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30m

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2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

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30m

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1h 48m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Strasbourg is a bus with an average price of $12.

This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Strasbourg:

A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Strasbourg costing on average $25.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Strasbourg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Metz and Strasbourg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Metz to Strasbourg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 38m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly $28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 vs $52). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Metz to Strasbourg

How to get from Metz to Strasbourg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30488
    2:50 PM2h00
    Metz, Gare routière
    4:50 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30488
    2:50 PM2h00
    Metz, Gare routière
    4:50 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9877
    8:09 AM0h48
    Metz-Ville
    8:57 AMStrasbourg station
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5521
    5:46 AM0h54
    Metz-Ville
    6:40 AMStrasbourg station
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER830311
    4:42 PM1h28
    Metz-Ville
    6:10 PMStrasbourg station
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER830319
    8:41 PM1h30
    Metz-Ville
    10:11 PMStrasbourg station
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 AM2h00
    Metz, Gare routière
    5:05 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 AM2h00
    Metz, Gare routière
    9:10 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 PM2h00
    Metz, Gare routière
    1:20 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Metz to Strasbourg

Travel to Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Metz and Strasbourg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Strasbourg is a bus with an average price of $12.

This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Strasbourg:

A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Strasbourg costing on average $25.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Strasbourg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 30m.

The distance from Metz to Strasbourg is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Metz to Strasbourg is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Metz to Strasbourg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Strasbourg station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Metz to Strasbourg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Strasbourg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Strasbourg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Metz to Strasbourg with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Metz to Strasbourg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Colmar, Basel, Frankfurt am Main, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Strasbourg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Strasbourg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Strasbourg, you can explore vibrant local markets, take a boat tour along the Ill River, visit the Alsatian Museum, enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Alsace wine region, and attend a performance at the Opéra National du Rhin. Notable sights include the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral, the charming Petite France district, Palais Rohan, the European Parliament, and Barrage Vauban.
To fully enjoy Strasbourg's highlights, including its charming Old Town, the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral, and relaxing boat tours on the River Ill, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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