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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Metz is to train and bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Metz. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Metz. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Metz Ville via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Bern to Metz?

The distance between Bern and Metz is 398 km. The road distance is 345.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Metz without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bern to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Metz bus from?

Bern to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Metz train from?

Bern to Metz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Metz?

The best way to get from Bern to Metz is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Bern to Metz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Metz train arrive?

Bern to Metz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Metz is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Bern to Metz.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 781+ hotels available in Metz.

Bern to Metz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bern to Metz by train (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
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 16m
€86–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Metzbus N839
5h 35m
€30–75
Drive 345.4 km
1. Drive from Bern to Metzcar 345.4 km
4h 15m
€60–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
6h 27m
€38–64

Bern to Metz by train

100Weekly Trains

5h 16mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397.7 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Bern to Metz Ville via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Metz 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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