What is the cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Metz?

The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Metz is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Metz?

The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €18 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Idar-Oberstein and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Metz. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Metz via Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Idar-Oberstein and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Metz. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Metz Ville via Saarbrücken Hbf and Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Metz?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Metz is 154 km. The road distance is 121 km.

How do I travel from Idar-Oberstein to Metz without a car?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Metz without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €26 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Idar-Oberstein to Metz?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Metz bus from?

Idar-Oberstein to Metz bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Metz train from?

Idar-Oberstein to Metz train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Idar-Oberstein to Metz?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Metz is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Metz bus arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Metz bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Metz train arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Metz train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Metz is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Metz.

How do I get a train ticket from Idar-Oberstein to Metz?

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Idar-Oberstein to Metz - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Idar-Oberstein to Metz by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
3h 50m
€27–47
Drive 121 km
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1. Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Metzcar 121 km
2h 9m
€19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Metzbus N1335
4h 24m

Idar-Oberstein to Metz by bus and train

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.1 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Idar-Oberstein, Germany and Metz, France?

You can take a bus from Idar, Henn/Gemmolog. ABZ to Metz Ville via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Metz via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Trier central train station in around 4h 24m.

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