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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Metz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. 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 €7, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Metz
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Metz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Metz:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Metz costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 1h 11m versus 54m 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 Saarbrücken to Metz
How to get from Saarbrücken to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:55 AM 1h30 Saarbrücken 8:25 AM Metz, Gare routière €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:55 AM 1h30 Saarbrücken 8:25 AM Metz, Gare routière €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:50 AM 1h00 Saarbrücken 1:50 AM Metz, Gare routière €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
888682:21 PM 1h01 Saarbrücken Hbf 3:22 PM Metz-Ville €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
88836 · TER 2381610:16 AM 1h04 Saarbrücken Hbf 11:20 AM Metz-Ville €22 1 One-way 1 transfer
88858 · TER 238106:16 PM 1h05 Saarbrücken Hbf 7:21 PM Metz-Ville €22 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus2:10 PM 1h05 Saarbrücken 3:15 PM Metz, Gare routière €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM 1h05 Saarbrücken 11:05 PM Metz, Gare routière €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 AM 1h25 Saarbrücken 9:45 AM Metz, Gare routière €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Metz:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Metz costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Metz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Metz by bus.
- Travel with TER, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, CFL to go to Metz by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct trains per day with TER, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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