How to get from Paris to Metz by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 174 miles (280 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $22 - $56 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $22 (€20) • 3 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $56 (€50) • 1 h 31 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or SNCF | TGV INOUI |
Travel 174 miles (280 km) by bus or train from Paris to Metz. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 31 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $22 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Paris to Metz.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Paris and Metz and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
You can get between Paris and Metz 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Metz from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Metz:
A bus is $33 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Metz costing on average $56 (€50).
The fastest way from Paris to Metz is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 31 min.
There are alternative travel options to Metz that take longer:
Getting to Metz by bus takes 3 h 55 min on average.
The distance from Paris to Metz is approximately 174 miles (280 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Metz is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Paris and Metz as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Metz:
The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Metz:
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Metz with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Metz as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Metz from Paris.
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