There are 6 ways to get from Metz to Rome by train, plane, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train to Luxembourg, fly • 6h 5m
5 alternative options
Train, train to Basel, fly • 6h 40m
Train • 11h 20m
Bus via Basel • 18h
Bus • 21h 40m
Drive • 11h 36m
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International entry into Italy from France
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Conditions of entry into Italy from France
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rome is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rome is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Rome is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Rome is to bus which costs €60 - €85 and takes 21h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Rome is to train and fly which costs €55 - €270 and takes 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Rome station. However, there are services departing from Metz Boulevard Poincare and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Rome. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Roma Termini via Mulhouse Ville, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Metz and Rome is 941 km. The road distance is 1180.6 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Rome without a car is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs €180 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Metz to Rome, including transfers.
Metz to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Rome train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Rome is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs €180 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 18h.
- Distance: 941.2 km
- Duration: 6h 5m
What companies run services between Metz, France and Rome, Italy?
You can take a train from Metz to Rome via Mulhouse Ville, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Rome via Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station and Basel SBB in around 18h.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Rome via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €500
Flights from Luxembourg to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €500
Flights from Basel to Rome via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €370
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €450
Flights from Luxembourg to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Luxembourg to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €450
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Rome via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Rome via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Rome via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €260 - €700
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Basel to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €290
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €16 - €23
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €27
- Rail 1st Class
- €27 - €40
Train from Strasbourg to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26 - €40
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €31
- 1st Class
- €20 - €24
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40
Train from Metz Ville to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €60
- 1st Class
- €50 - €60
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Strasbourg to Saint-Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €90
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €85 - €120
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Metz Boulevard Poincare to Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Basel SBB to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Luxembourg Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Metz to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Metz to Rome train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Rome is 1181 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Metz to Rome.
Air France, Alitalia, Luxair and three other airlines offer flights from Luxembourg Airport to Rome Airport.
Book your Metz to Rome bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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