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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Essen station. However, there are services departing from METZ - Square Du Luxembourg and arriving at Essen central train station via Metz Nord Semecourt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Essen Hbf via Forbach, Saarbrücken Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Metz to Essen?

The distance between Metz and Essen is 530 km. The road distance is 318.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Essen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Metz to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Essen bus from?

Metz to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz Nord Semecourt station.

Where do I catch the Metz to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Metz to Essen?

The best way to get from Metz to Essen is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Metz to Essen bus arrive?

Metz to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Metz to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Metz to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Essen is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Metz to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Metz to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Metz to Essen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to ForbachTer
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
6h 7m
€72–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz Nord Semecourt to Essen central train station180
7h 53m
€32–47
Drive 318.4 km
1. Drive from Metz to Essen318.4 km
3h 19m
€49–70
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LUX - DUS
6h 55m
€130–348
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to AngleurIc
3. Take the train from Angleur to Aachen HbfS41
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
7h 32m
€52–162
Train #2
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HafenstrasseRb
3. Take the train from Pfalzel, Hafenstraße to Kall Bf
4. Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbf
5. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd SS6
9h 5m
€66–114

Metz to Essen by train

125Weekly Trains

6h 7mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.2 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Essen Hbf via Forbach, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Metz Nord Semecourt to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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