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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Metz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $851.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $851 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Metz
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Metz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Metz:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Metz costing on average $98.
A bus is $813 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Metz costing on average $851.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $150 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $112. The journey takes 6h 26m versus 3h 57m 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 Zurich to Metz
How to get from Zurich to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM 9h10 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 2:35 AM Metz, Gare routière $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:25 PM 9h10 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 2:35 AM Metz, Gare routière $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LX7585:20 PM 1h00 Zurich Airport 6:20 PM Luxembourg Airport $1,137 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9234+98966:34 PM 4h28 Zurich HB 11:02 PM Metz-Ville $91 1 One-way 1 transfer- 9226+5500
3:34 PM 5h35 Zurich HB 9:09 PM Metz-Ville $98 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9218+
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83031011:34 AM 4h42 Zurich HB 4:16 PM Metz-Ville $112 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 4739
11:59 PM 4h46 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) 4:45 AM Metz, Gare routière $48 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:25 PM 11h00 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 8:25 AM Metz, Gare routière $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF46006:50 PM 15h45 Zurich Airport 10:35 AM Luxembourg Airport $461 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF1815+AF4602
6:50 PM 19h00 Zurich Airport 1:50 PM Luxembourg Airport $461 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF1615+AF4600
2:55 PM 19h40 Zurich Airport 10:35 AM Luxembourg Airport $461 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Metz:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Metz costing on average $98.
A bus is $813 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Metz costing on average $851.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Metz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Travel with Air France, Swiss, Luxair, Lufthansa, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Cityjet to go to Metz by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Metz by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn to go to Metz by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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