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 Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz VilleTgv
6h 1m€80–341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to MetzN839
7h 50m€35–90Drive 403.9 km
- Drive from Geneva to Metz403.9 km
5h 21m€70–100Fly, bus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)GVA - LUX
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
4h 8m€82–205Bus via Annemasse
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 34m€53–84
Geneva to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Metz is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Metz is to fly and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs €80 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Metz. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Metz. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Metz Ville via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Geneva and Metz is 818 km. The road distance is 403.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €80 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Metz is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Metz Ville via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Metz 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Luxembourg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–190
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-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 Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- 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
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- 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 21m to drive from Geneva to Metz.
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