How to travel from Strasbourg to Metz, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Metz is around 144km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 49min.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration49min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated byBlablabus+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Metz

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Metz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

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

It takes around 49min to get from Strasbourg and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Metz is to take the train which takes around 49min and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Metz. It typically takes around 49min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Metz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 49min.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Strasbourg and Metz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 49min, 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 Strasbourg and Metz. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Strasbourg and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 55m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 49min.

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 Strasbourg and Metz. The distance is around 164km (102 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 Strasbourg to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 49min and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Metz

Transport options from Strasbourg to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
49min
€40($40)
every 20 mins144km (90 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
€11($11)
5 times a day165km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€30($30)
on demand164km (102 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.

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Metz
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Metz
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
263km (164 miles) from Metz