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 €29 - €55 and takes 7h 35m.

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 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, Saarbrücken Hbf and Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Metz?

The distance between Ratingen and Metz is 501 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 52m and costs €65 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Ratingen to Metz, including transfers.

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 52m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 35m.

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.

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 792+ hotels available in Metz.

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 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
6h 52m
€67–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Thionvillebus 181 / ...
7h 35m
€30–54
Drive 294 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Metzcar 294 km
3h 15m
€46–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Hbftrain S6
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Kall Bftrain
3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Metzbus
8h 24m
€53–83

Ratingen to Metz by train

112Weekly Trains

6h 52mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.8 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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, Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Thionville twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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