How to get from Paris to Metz
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We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Metz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 281 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
281 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €121Checked Sep 5 | 4h 17m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €115Reading date not recorded | 5h 04m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€121Checked Sep 54h 17m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€115Reading date not recorded5h 04m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Metz: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Metzbus
FlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Metz
FlixBus runs 58 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 58 | 00:00 | 23:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 21 | 08:15 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusParis-Metz, Luxembourg-Maizières-lès-Metz, Kaiserslautern-MetzBook →
SNCFParis-KaiserslauternBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Metz works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Metz, about 3h 50m. In total it's roughly €23 over 3h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Metz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Metz?
The most useful route takes about 3h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Metz from Paris?
About 281 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Metz cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €23. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Metz?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Metz?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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