There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 20m€99–348Line 350 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus 350
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Metzbus N473
6h 21m€24–54Drive 217.3 km
- Drive from Aachen to Metzcar 217.3 km
2h 58m€34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
- Take the bus from THIONVILLE - Foch to METZ - Poincarebus
6h 44m€24–105
Aachen to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Metz is to train and bus which costs €23 - €110 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen and arriving at Metz via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Metz Ville via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Aachen and Metz is 772 km. The road distance is 217.3 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Metz without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €95 - €350.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Aachen to Metz, including transfers.
Aachen to Metz bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen station.
Aachen to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Metz is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €95 - €350. Alternatively, you can line 350 bus and bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Metz Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Metz via Maastricht, Station and Maastricht in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €23–35
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €11–13
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Maastricht to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 09 70 80 90 10
- webmestre@moselle.fr
- Website
- fluo.grandest.fr
Bus from THIONVILLE - Foch to METZ - Poincare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- fluo.grandest.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Metz bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Maastricht, Station.
Aachen to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Metz is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Aachen to Metz.
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