How to travel from Metz to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Metz and Strasbourg is around 144km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 48min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Metz to Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg.

  • Duration48min
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Metz to Strasbourg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 48min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Metz and Strasbourg is around 144km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 48min to get from Metz and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes around 48min and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 48min and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Metz and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 48min.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Strasbourg. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 48min, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Lasta run regular bus services between Metz and Strasbourg. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2hrs 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg. instead which will take 48min.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 48min and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Metz to Strasbourg

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Strasbourg

Transport options from Metz to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
48min
€40($40)
5 times a day144km (90 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€12($12)
5 times a day166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€30($30)
on demand163km (101 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg