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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Metz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $432.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $432 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Metz:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Metz costing on average $87.
A bus is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Metz costing on average $432.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68. The journey takes 4h 24m versus 3h 26m 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 Paris to Metz
How to get from Paris to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:45 PM4h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:15 PMMetz, Gare routière$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:45 PM4h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:15 PMMetz, Gare routière$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LG80129:35 AM1h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:35 AMLuxembourg Airport$2481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 121611:39 PM1h24Paris Gare de l'Est3:03 PMMetz-Ville$861One-way0 transfers
- 281510:40 AM1h23Paris Gare de l'Est12:03 PMMetz-Ville$1061One-way0 transfers
- 28171:39 PM1h24Paris Gare de l'Est3:03 PMMetz-Ville$1061One-way0 transfers
646911:00 AM4h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:15 PMMetz, Gare routière$241One-way0 transfers- 504691:10 PM4h25Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:35 PMMetz, Gare routière$241One-way0 transfers
- 304824:05 PM4h05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)8:10 PMMetz, Gare routière$301One-way0 transfers
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LH564412:00 PM5h55Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport5:55 PMLuxembourg Airport$2331One-way2 transfers- LH1035+LH56442:45 PM3h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport5:55 PMLuxembourg Airport$2631One-way1 transfer
- LH1029+LH564210:30 AM3h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport2:00 PMLuxembourg Airport$2631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Metz:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Metz costing on average $87.
A bus is $401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Metz costing on average $432.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Metz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Metz by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV to go to Metz by train.
- Travel with Luxair, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, ITA to go to Metz by flight.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Alsa, Internorte.
- 7 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 4 direct flights per day with Luxair.
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