Day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Metz
Metz lies 212 km (132 mi) south-west of Frankfurt am Main, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 212 km (132 mi) apart, Metz is a realistic day trip from Frankfurt am Main: about 3 h 27 min each way by road.
| Frankfurt am Main | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 650,000 | 123,914 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 60306–65936 | 57000–57778 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Metz
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
What to see in Metz
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Pompidou-Metz | 303,608 | 2019 |
| Musée de la Cour d'Or | 91,248 | 2019 |
| archives régionales du Grand-Est | 72 | 2023 |
The busiest is Centre Pompidou-Metz at 303,608 visitors in 2019. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Metz-Chambieres National Cemetery.
Where to book tours and tickets in Metz
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Staying in Metz
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Common questions
How far is Metz from Frankfurt am Main?
212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Frankfurt am Main; by road roughly 259 km (161 mi).
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Metz by road?
About 3 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Metz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Metz?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.