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Strasbourg → Metz

Strasbourg to Metz by train

Metz lies 130 km (81 mi) north-west of Strasbourg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 47 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 158 km (98 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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StrasbourgMetz
CountryFranceFrance
Population274,845123,914
Elevation147 m (482 ft)182 m (597 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Paris)UTC+2 (Europe/Paris)
Stations on recordStrasbourg-Ville station, Krimmeri-Meinau railway station, Strasbourg-RoethigAncienne gare de Metz, Metz-Marchandises
Postal codes67000–67999 CEDEX 957000–57778 CEDEX 9

Where to book trains from Strasbourg to Metz

OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
TrainlineStrong UK and European rail coverage, including split-ticket options in Britain.Check rail fares on Trainline (opens www.thetrainline.com in a new tab)
Deutsche BahnSells its own tickets plus Trenitalia, SBB, SNCF, OeBB, Eurostar and SJ, so most multi-country journeys price end to end here.Plan a cross-border route on Deutsche Bahn (opens int.bahn.de in a new tab)
Rail EuropePasses and point-to-point tickets sold in USD, which suits some US travellers.Book European rail on Rail Europe (opens www.raileurope.com in a new tab)
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Common questions

How far is Metz from Strasbourg?

130 km (81 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Strasbourg; by road roughly 158 km (98 mi).

How long does it take to get from Strasbourg to Metz by train?

About 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Strasbourg and Metz?

No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.

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.