There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane
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 Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 27m€163–317Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Metzbus FlixBus N839
7h 50m€40–70Drive 404.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Metzcar 404.4 km
5h 31m€72–103Fly, bus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane GVA - LUX
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
3h 56m€92–264Bus via Annemasse
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 54m€61–117
Geneva to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Metz is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Metz is to fly and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €90 - €270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Metz. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Metz. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Metz Ville via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Geneva and Metz is 818 km. The road distance is 404.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €160 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Geneva to Metz, including transfers.
Geneva to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Metz is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Metz Ville via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Metz 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–800
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- service@mobiliteit.lu
- Website
- mobiliteit.lu
Bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.
Geneva to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Metz is 404 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Geneva to Metz.
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