How to travel from Colmar to Metz, France
The distance between Colmar and Metz is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Colmar 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 → Colmar if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Metz Ville.
- Duration1h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Lorraine TGV then take the bus to Gare SNCF.
- Duration1h 50m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€53($53)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Metz
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colmar to Metz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 1h 30m.
The distance between Colmar and Metz is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Colmar and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colmar to Metz is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Metz. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Colmar and Metz with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1h 30m.
TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Metz. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colmar and Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 1h 30m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Colmar and Metz. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Metz
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 30m | €50($50) | twice daily | 210km (130 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1h 50m | €53($53) | 6 times a week | 230km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €38($38) | on demand | 208km (129 miles) |
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Airports near Metz
The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Metz
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Metz
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 263km (164 miles) from Metz