Day trip from Metz to Trier
Trier lies 78 km (49 mi) north-east of Metz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 78 km (49 mi) apart, Trier is a realistic day trip from Metz: about 1 h 17 min each way by road.
| Metz | Trier | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 123,914 | 100,129 |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 57000–57778 CEDEX 9 | 54290–54296 |
What changes when you arrive in Trier
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Trier
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Trier
Live rooms and prices for Trier are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Trier
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Trier from Metz?
78 km (49 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Metz; by road roughly 96 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Metz to Trier by road?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Metz and Trier?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Trier?
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.