How to travel from Metz to Belfort, France

The distance between Metz and Belfort is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Metz to Belfort by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Epinal and then to Belfort.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Metz to Belfort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Metz and Belfort is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Metz and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Belfort is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Belfort. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Belfort. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Belfort. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Belfort. 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 20m.

Blablabus, SNCF Bus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Metz and Belfort. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Metz and Belfort. The distance is around 238km (148 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 Metz to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Metz to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Belfort

Transport options from Metz to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€65($65)
5 times a day301km (187 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€31($31)
5 times a week239km (149 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€43($43)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort