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How to get from Metz to Essen?

Are you planning to travel to Essen from Metz and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Metz to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Metz and Essen, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, FlixBus or Blablabus), you can easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Metz and Essen, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Metz Essen trip.

For your trip from Metz to Essen, you have several transport options

Metz to Essen bus

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Metz to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Metz to Essen train

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Metz Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Metz Essen

Carpooling between Metz and Essen is perfect if you want to travel to Essen in good company and reduce transport costs. But there can be limited flexibility in terms of timetables and pick-up points in either Metz or Essen.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Metz to Essen transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Metz Essen

City of departure
Metz
France
Lorraine
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
166 mi
Direct connection
No direct connection by any means of transport
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Plan your trip from Metz to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Metz to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as flights, trains, buses and carpools, according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find the tickets between Metz and Essen that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, FlixBus or Blablabus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Metz and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Metz and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Metz to Essen?
Comfort Trains between Metz and Essen generally offer more legroom and extra comfort for passengers.
Cost Metz Essen train tickets can be more expensive than coach or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Metz to Essen?
Flexibility Bus companies offer a variety of timetable options for travel between Metz and Essen, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Comfort Metz-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and the quality of the suspension.
Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Metz to Essen?
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Metz to Essen.
Comfort You have to share the space in the car with other passengers during the whole journey from Metz to Essen.

Where to start from in Metz? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Metz departure bus stations

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Metz Departure Stations

Metz-Ville
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Metz-Nord
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Essen arrival coach stations

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Essen Arrival Stations

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coach Metz Essen

Buses between Metz and Essen usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before travelling. In any case, breaks at motorway service stations are provided.

Most buses between Metz and Essen are new and usually have on-board power sockets for charging devices, but this may vary depending on the carrier.

Most carriers allow you to book seats online for an Metz-Essen bus. There is often a charge for this service.

Bus companies Metz Essen

FlixBus
FlixBus
Blablabus
Blablabus
ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
ALSA
ALSA
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Trains Metz Essen

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Metz to Essen at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Metz to Essen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transport between Metz and Essen.

Passengers can of course take luggage with them on the train from Metz to Essen. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take with you and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable, as space inside the train is often limited.

Train companies from Metz to Essen

Thalys
Thalys
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB
ÖBB
HKX
HKX
SBB CFF FFS
SBB CFF FFS
SNCF
SNCF
CFL
CFL
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Carpool Metz Essen

The duration of a carpool trip between Metz and Essen also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated time for each available carpool offer.

The average cost of a carpool from Metz to Essen depends on a number of factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, and the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimate of the price and availability of a carpooling trip from Metz to Essen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Metz to Essen depends on the driver and the type of vehicle used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Metz Essen

Blablacar
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