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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 $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Metz:
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Metz costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $333 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Metz costing on average $359 (€291).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Flight takes on average 15h 8m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $156 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $129 (€105). The journey takes 5h 45m 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.
- 79908:50 PM5h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:35 AMMetz, Gare routière$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 79908:50 PM5h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:35 AMMetz, Gare routière$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9896+
92346:34 PM4h28Zurich HB11:02 PMMetz-Ville$911One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9206+5512+
8303066:59 AM5h17Zurich HB12:16 PMMetz-Ville$871One-way2 transfers - 5500+92263:34 PM5h35Zurich HB9:09 PMMetz-Ville$891One-way1 transfer
- 96256 · 830310+921811:34 AM4h42Zurich HB4:16 PMMetz-Ville$1161One-way2 transfers
- 79908:30 PM6h05Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)2:35 AMMetz, Gare routière$211One-way0 transfers
- 473911:59 PM4h46Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)4:45 AMMetz, Gare routière$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM11h00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)8:25 AMMetz, Gare routière$321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Metz:
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Metz costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $333 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Metz costing on average $359 (€291).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Flight takes on average 15h 8m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Metz by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Metz by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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