There are 4 ways to get from Neuss to Metz by train, bus, or car
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F)train 82
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
6h 4m€84–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Thionvillebus 181 / ...
7h 19m€32–55Drive 283.1 km
- Drive from Neuss to Metzcar 283.1 km
3h 3m€45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re22
- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Metzbus N1335
7h 39m€46–75
Neuss to Metz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neuss to Metz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Neuss to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Neuss to Metz. However, there are services departing from Neuss Hbf and arriving at Metz Ville via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Neuss and Metz is 484 km. The road distance is 283.1 km.
The best way to get from Neuss to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €80 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Neuss to Metz, including transfers.
Neuss to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The best way to get from Neuss to Metz is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 19m.
Neuss to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neuss to Metz is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Neuss to Metz.
What companies run services between Neuss, Germany and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Neuss Hbf to Metz Ville via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Thionville twice daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/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 Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Trier central train station to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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