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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rennes to Metz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $725.
Distance: 364 miles (587 km)
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $725 Average price | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Rennes to Metz
Compare the available ways to get from Rennes to Metz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Metz:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Metz costing on average $168 (€142).
A bus is $650 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Metz costing on average $725 (€610).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€63) compared to roughly $203 (€171) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $129 (€108). The journey takes 9h 17m versus 6h 44m 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 Rennes to Metz
How to get from Rennes to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rennes to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50918 · 504799:15 AM 10h00 Rennes, Gare Routière 7:15 PM Metz, Gare routière $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
50918 · 504799:15 AM 10h00 Rennes, Gare Routière 7:15 PM Metz, Gare routière $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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AF460211:05 AM 2h45 Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport 1:50 PM Luxembourg Airport $369 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
12230 · 28394:35 PM 4h29 Rennes station 9:04 PM Metz-Ville $118 1 One-way 1 transfer
8606 · 28179:35 AM 5h28 Rennes station 3:03 PM Metz-Ville $172 1 One-way 1 transfer
8710 · 261311:35 AM 5h13 Rennes station 4:48 PM Metz-Ville $180 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus7:15 PM 8h30 Rennes, Gare Routière 3:45 AM Metz, Gare routière $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM 12h00 Rennes, Gare Routière 1:40 PM Metz, Gare routière $109 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1414 · KL17154:45 PM 5h35 Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport 10:20 PM Luxembourg Airport $337 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1414 · KL17094:45 PM 17h40 Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport 10:25 AM Luxembourg Airport $337 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1414 · KL17114:45 PM 21h30 Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport 2:15 PM Luxembourg Airport $337 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rennes to Metz:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Metz costing on average $168 (€142).
A bus is $650 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rennes to Metz costing on average $725 (€610).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Metz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rennes Saint-Jacques Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Metz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Metz by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Metz by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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