How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Metz, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Metz is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Metz by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MetzAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €510($510)
Operated by

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Bus to Metz

Take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance751km (467 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Metz

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Metz by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €510 ($510).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Metz is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)

It takes around 11h 50m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Metz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Metz is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €510 ($510).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Metz. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Metz. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Metz. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aix-en-Provence and Metz. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Aix-en-Provence and Metz with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Twin Jet fly between Aix-en-Provence and Metz. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Aix-en-Provence to Metz typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

The closest major airport to Metz is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Metz. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Metz. The distance is around 751km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Metz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

How do I get from Aix-en-Provence to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Metz

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
€510($510)
5 times a day668km (415 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
€105($105)
5 times a day790km (491 miles)
Bus to Metz + 1 similar
10hrs
€40($40)
once daily759km (472 miles)
Bus11h 50m
€44($44)
twice daily768km (477 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand751km (467 miles)

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Airports near Metz

The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Metz
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Metz
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
263km (164 miles) from Metz