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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Metz is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Metz is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €170 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Metz. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Metz via Coach Station, London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Metz?

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 6h 38m.

How far is it from Colchester to Metz?

The distance between Colchester and Metz is 850 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Colchester to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Metz bus from?

Colchester to Metz bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Metz train from?

Colchester to Metz train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Metz?

The best way to get from Colchester to Metz is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €170 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs and takes 14h 44m.

Where does the Colchester to Metz bus arrive?

Colchester to Metz bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Metz?

Metz is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 12:24 PM in Colchester and 1:24 PM in Metz.

Where does the Colchester to Metz train arrive?

Colchester to Metz train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Metz?

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Colchester to Metz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 38m
€173–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus 834
15h 39m
€69–125
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Metzbus 834
14h 44m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Metzcar
6h 44m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LCY - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxemburg to Metzbus
6h 40m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Metzcar
7h 49m
€131–189
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane STN - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxemburg to Metzbus
6h 45m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LHR - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxemburg to Metzbus
7h 31m
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane STN - FKB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
8h 3m
€69–279

Colchester to Metz by train, subway, and foot

62Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Metz via Bus Station, Bus Station, Basildon, Upminster, Upminster, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 14h 44m.

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