Originally Posted by yevlesh2
I agree with Aviatrix . Just fly to Paris and then take the train. Way cheaper, and way easier then the other option.
Actuall, Metz is very close to the border of Germany. You can easily fly to FRA and take the train from FRA to Metz. You may find some better fares to frankfurt anyway.
Sample itin on the Deutsche Banh website:
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 02.12.04 dep 12:05 6 ICE 73 InterCityExpress
BordRestaurant
Mannheim Hbf 02.12.04 arr 12:42 8
Mannheim Hbf 02.12.04 dep 12:48 3 RE 4352 RegionalExpress
Number of bicycles conveyed limited
Saarbrücken Hbf 02.12.04 arr 14:17 12
Saarbrücken Hbf 02.12.04 dep 14:32 2 RE 23970 RegionalExpress
Number of bicycles conveyed limited
Forbach(F) 02.12.04 arr 14:41
Forbach(F) 02.12.04 dep 14:46 RE 23870 RegionalExpress
Metz Ville 02.12.04 arr 15:33
Metz Ville 02.12.04 dep 16:30 RE 33468 RegionalExpress
Number of bicycles conveyed limited, 2nd class only
Metz Nord 02.12.04 arr 16:34