There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 55m€236–392Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus 816
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
14h 34m€53–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
10h 16m€86–167Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Metzcar
6h 45m€235–288Train to London City Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LCY - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
6h 32mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Metzcar
7h 45m€132–246Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane STN - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
6h 35mTrain to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LHR - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
7h 28mBus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Hahn, bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Hahn (HHN)plane STN - HHN
- Take the bus from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
8h 49m€54–283Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane STN - FKB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
7h 54m€61–225
Colchester to Metz by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Metz is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Metz is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €230 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Metz. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Metz Ville via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Colchester and Metz is 850 km.
The best way to get from Colchester to Metz without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €230 - €400.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Colchester to Metz, including transfers.
Colchester to Metz bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Metz train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Metz is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €230 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 14h 34m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Colchester to Metz Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Metz - Bus Station via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 14h 34m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–240
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Hahn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- contactcentre@greateranglia.co.uk
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Metz bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Metz is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 9:58 PM in Colchester and 10:58 PM in Metz.
Colchester to Metz train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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