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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Metz is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Ratingen and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratingen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Breslauer Straße and arriving at METZ - Poincare via Düsseldorf central bus station and SEMECOURT - Centre Commercial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Metz Ville via Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Metz?

The distance between Ratingen and Metz is 498 km. The road distance is 294 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €65 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ratingen to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Metz bus from?

Ratingen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Metz train from?

Ratingen to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Ratingen to Metz?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Metz is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Ratingen to Metz bus arrive?

Ratingen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz Nord Semecourt station.

Where does the Ratingen to Metz train arrive?

Ratingen to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ratingen to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Metz is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ratingen to Metz.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ratingen 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
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F)train 82
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
6h 38m
€69–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Metz Nord Semecourtbus 181 / ...
8h 11m
€28–51
Drive 294 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Metzcar 294 km
3h 15m
€46–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Hbftrain S6
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Metzbus
8h 6m
€53–85

Ratingen to Metz by train

2Weekly Trains

6h 38mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.3 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Metz Ville via Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Metz Nord Semecourt twice daily. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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