There are 4 ways to get from Darmstadt to Metz by train, bus, or car
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 Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 15
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
4h 30m€48–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Metzbus N235 / ...
5h 17m€11–22Bus via Mannheim
- Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 43m€26–43Drive 234.3 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Metzcar 234.3 km
2h 4m€36–52
Darmstadt to Metz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Metz is to bus which costs €10 - €23 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt to Metz. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Luisenplatz and arriving at Metz via Frankfurt and Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Metz. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Metz Ville via Saarbrücken Hbf and Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Metz is 264 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Metz without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Darmstadt to Metz, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Darmstadt to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Metz is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Mannheim, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Metz Ville via Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €16–18 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/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 Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Darmstadt to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.
Darmstadt to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Metz is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Darmstadt to Metz.
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