The distance between Belfort and Metz is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Belfort to Metz by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Metz → Belfort if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Metz Ville.
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Take the bus to Epinal and then to Metz.
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There are several options for getting from Belfort to Metz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Belfort and Metz is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Belfort and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Belfort to Metz is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Metz. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Epinal and Nancy. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Belfort and Metz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Belfort and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Belfort to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Epinal. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
SNCF Bus, Swiss PostAuto and Blablabus run regular bus services between Belfort and Metz. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Epinal then Nancy and then to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Metz is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Metz. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Belfort and Metz. The distance is around 236km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Mulhouse Ville + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €65($65) | every 20 mins | 301km (187 miles) |
Train | 3hrs | €84($84) | 4 times a day | 235km (146 miles) |
Bus | 4h 60m | €31($31) | 5 times a week | 239km (148 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €43($43) | on demand | 236km (146 miles) |
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The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.