What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Metz?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Metz is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Metz?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Metz is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs €130 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Metz. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Metz. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Metz Ville via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Berlin to Metz?

The distance between Berlin and Metz is 875 km. The road distance is 759.5 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Metz without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Metz without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €160 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Metz?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Berlin to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Metz bus from?

Berlin to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Metz train from?

Berlin to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Berlin to Metz?

The best way to get from Berlin to Metz is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €160 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Berlin to Metz bus arrive?

Berlin to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.

Where does the Berlin to Metz train arrive?

Berlin to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Metz is 760 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Berlin to Metz.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to Metz?

Book your Berlin to Metz train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Metz?

Book your Berlin to Metz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 793+ hotels available in Metz.

Berlin to Metz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or car 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
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
7h 29m
€162–372
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Frankfurtbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Metzbus N235 / ...
13h
€54–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Metzbus N235 / ...
12h 10m
€55–95
Drive 759.5 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Metzcar 759.5 km
7h 18m
€116–168
Fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BER - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
7h 1m
€69–245
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
9h 28m
€156–375
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Metzcar
10h 5m
€169–231
Fly to Saarbrücken Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)plane BER - SCN
2. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
6h 37m
€135–421
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
7h 24m
€125–333
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
7h 52m
€114–346

Berlin to Metz by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 29mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.8 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Metz Ville via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Metz 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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