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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Forbach to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 53 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£12 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Forbach to Metz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Forbach to Metz:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Forbach to Metz costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 49m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Metz from Forbach by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Forbach to Metz is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Metz are Nancy, Strasbourg, Paris and Reims. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Metz on Omio.
Nancy is known for the grand Place Stanislas and one of France’s richest Art Nouveau legacies. Its compact centre blends 18th-century elegance with a lively student atmosphere and the distinct identity of Lorraine.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Reims is best known for its cathedral and its long connection with champagne production. Roman heritage and a compact centre give the city a grand but approachable feel.
Travel to Metz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Forbach to Metz.
This is compared to other travel options from Forbach to Metz:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Forbach to Metz costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Forbach and Metz as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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