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.
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.
👋 Also check out Belfort → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort.
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Take the bus to Epinal and then to Belfort.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | €65($65) | 5 times a day | 301km (187 miles) |
Bus | 4h 20m | €31($31) | 5 times a week | 239km (149 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €43($43) | on demand | 238km (148 miles) |
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The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.