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Centre Pompidou-Metz
A leading contemporary art museum with bold architecture, major changing exhibitions and broad views from its elevated terraces.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£15
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£27
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
2 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
2 h 40 m
Trains on 31 Aug
5
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trier to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trier to Metz will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
To travel from Trier to Metz you need to make at least one change.
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4102 · 88836 · TER 23736
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4102 · 88836 · TER 23736
4104 · 88840 · TER 23740Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 78 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Trier to Metz trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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4116 · 88854 · TER 23754 | 15:33 Trier Hbf | 2h49 | 18:22 Metz-Ville | 2 changes | |
86398 | 19:42 Trier Hbf | 1h35 | 21:17 Metz-Ville | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
4102 · 88836 · TER 23736 | 8:33 Trier Hbf | 2h47 | 11:20 Metz-Ville | 2 changes | |
4104 · 88840 · TER 23740 | 9:33 Trier Hbf | 2h49 | 12:22 Metz-Ville | 2 changes | |
12160 · 88725+ L31 | 9:41 Trier Hbf | 2h45 | 12:26 Metz-Ville | 2 changes | |
L31+ 88725 | 9:58 Trier, Saarstraße / Hohenzollernstraße (Südbahnhof) | 2h28 | 12:26 Metz-Ville | 1 change | |
L31+ 88519 | 11:58 Trier, Saarstraße / Hohenzollernstraße (Südbahnhof) | 2h29 | 14:27 Metz-Ville | 1 change | |
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Trains from Trier to Metz run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:22 |
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Discover the best of Metz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Metz trip today.
A leading contemporary art museum with bold architecture, major changing exhibitions and broad views from its elevated terraces.
Set beside the cathedral, this museum traces Metz’s history, archaeology and art through collections shown in historic buildings.
An intimate contemporary art venue showing rotating exhibitions, often highlighting photography, drawing and experimental visual practice.
Metz’s central square is framed by elegant arcades and civic buildings, making it a lively place to admire architecture and city life.
This waterside garden on an island offers tree-lined paths, flowerbeds, leisure areas and broad views towards the Temple Neuf.
This district south of the station features broad avenues and imposing early 20th-century buildings that reveal another side of Metz.
A mirabelle plum tart from Lorraine. Sweet, fragrant and simple, it celebrates the region’s famous golden fruit, widely linked with Metz and nearby orchards.
A rich Lorraine quiche of pastry filled with cream, eggs and lardons. It is one of the region’s best-known classics and a staple in local bakeries and brasseries.
Small almond-flavoured biscuits from Metz, traditionally linked to local confectionery. Their delicate texture makes them a classic souvenir and coffee accompaniment.
Refined French dining in central Metz with seasonal menus, polished service and a calm setting suited to a special meal.
Popular modern bistro serving well-executed French dishes and wines in a relaxed, contemporary city-centre setting.
Traditional brasserie near the cathedral, known for Lorraine specialities, seafood platters and an elegant Belle Époque atmosphere.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are usually a little cheaper than Paris, while local transport and coffee remain fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if service is good.
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Gare de Metz-Ville -> Place de la République, Metz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trier to Metz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Metz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trier to Metz trains use the Trier Hbf to Metz-Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Metz Nord. Use this guide to compare Trier and Metz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trier Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Nordsee, Patat Haus, Ratskeller, Zur Steipe
Wi-Fi is available at Trier Hbf. ATMs are available at Trier Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Trier Hbf. Information desks are available at Trier Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Trier Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trier Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trier Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trier Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vinum, Casa Chiara, Mercure, Park Plaza Hotel Trier.
Trier Süd is 1 km from Trier city centre. Public transport options include:
Trier Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Derwisch, Delikat, Altes Brauhaus, La Gondola
Wi-Fi is available at Trier Süd. ATMs are available at Trier Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Trier Süd. Information desks are available at Trier Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Trier Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trier Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trier Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trier Süd.
Nearby hotels include Deutscher Hof, Handelshof.
Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) is 1 km from Trier city centre. Public transport options include:
Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi in the station area. ATMs are aTM available in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
Available at Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf): Elevators and ramps available.
Metz-Ville is 1 km from Metz city centre. Public transport options include:
Metz-Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Terroirs de Lorraine Michel Roth, Starbucks, Bonne Journée
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00, Sat: 07:00 - 19:00, Sun: 12:00 - 19:00. Information desks are located opposite the main entrance, next to the lost and found counter.
Available at Metz-Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Metz-Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metz-Ville: Accessible restrooms, elevators, escalators, and wheelchair access, as well as facilities for those with visual/auditory impairment. There are call buttons for assistance when staff are not available.
Nearby hotels include ATC, Ibis Metz Centre Gare, Hotel Bristol Metz Centre Gare.
Metz Nord is 2 km from Metz city centre. Public transport options include:
Metz Nord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Metz Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Metz Nord.
Available at Metz Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Metz Nord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metz Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include ibis Metz Woippy, Hotel Campanile Metz Nord, Première Classe Metz Nord - Talange.
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