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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Metz is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Metz is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Metz. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Metz. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Metz Ville via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Dresden to Metz?

The distance between Dresden and Metz is 854 km. The road distance is 698 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Metz without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 35m and costs €130 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Dresden to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Metz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Metz train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Metz?

The best way to get from Dresden to Metz is to train via Erfurt which takes 8h 35m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Dresden to Metz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dresden to Metz train arrive?

Dresden to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Metz is 698 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Dresden to Metz.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Metz?

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Dresden to Metz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
8h 35m
€139–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Metzbus N1306 / ...
10h 45m
€55–80
Drive 698 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Metzcar 698 km
5h 54m
€107–155
Fly Dresden Airport to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane DRS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
8h 8m
€145–409
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
9h 41m
€87–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 48m
€105–144
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - 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 53m
€194–391
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BER - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
8h 10m
€98–277
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane PRG - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
9h 57m
€90–277

Dresden to Metz by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 35mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 853.9 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Metz Ville via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Metz twice daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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