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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Cologne is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Koeln Sued via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Metz to Cologne?

The distance between Metz and Cologne is 311 km. The road distance is 249.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €27 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Metz to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Metz to Cologne train from?

Metz to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Cologne?

The best way to get from Metz to Cologne is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train via Koblenz, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Metz to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Metz to Cologne train arrive?

Metz to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Metz to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Cologne is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Metz to Cologne.

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

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Metz to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Metz to Cologne by bus, train (TGV), or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Metz to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
5h 21m
€27–48
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
5h 22m
€51–146
Drive 249.5 km
1. Drive from Metz to Colognecar 249.5 km
2h 48m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
5h 45m
€57–96

Metz to Cologne by bus and train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.7 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Metz to Koeln Sued via Saarbrücken bus station, Bonn UN Campus, and Bonn Un Campus in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metz Ville to Koeln Sued via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hbf in around 5h 22m.

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