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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £65, while a flight costs an average of £363.
Distance: 520 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price Cheapest | £363 Average Price | £82 Average Price | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Metz:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Metz costing on average £82.
A train is £299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Metz costing on average £363.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
Coach takes on average 14h 9m.
The journey is about 3h 23m faster (3h 51m by train vs 7h 14m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£65 vs £72). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Metz from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Metz:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Metz costing on average £82.
A train is £299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Metz costing on average £363.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
Coach takes on average 14h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Metz as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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