How to travel from Ajaccio to Metz, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Metz is around 929km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Metz by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Metz → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€625($630)
Air Corsica
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bastia then take a ferry to Genova then take the bus to Milan and then to Metz Boulevard Poincare.
- Duration23h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Marseille, train
Take a ferry to Marseille then take the train to Marne La Vallee Chessy then Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Metz Ville.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Metz.
- Duration19hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Metz
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Metz by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Ajaccio and Metz is around 929km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 824km (512 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Ajaccio and Metz by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Metz is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Metz is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Metz. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Metz. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Metz. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Ajaccio to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Marseille (MRS). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Ajaccio to Metz typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Metz. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Strasbourg and then to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Metz is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Metz
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3hrs | €625($630) | on demand | 986km (613 miles) |
| Fly to Luxembourg (LUX), Train | 2h 55m | €235($235) | hourly | 957km (595 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | €280($280) | every 20 mins | 929km (578 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 3h 50m | €310($310) | 3 times a week | 1,250km (777 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 23h 15m | €110($110) | once a week | 1,167km (725 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 23h 30m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Ferry to Marseille, train + 1 similar | 17h 10m | €260($260) | once daily | 1,372km (852 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 18h 25m | €270($270) | once a week | 1,839km (1,143 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 19hrs | €190($190) | once daily | 1,105km (687 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Metz
Airlines
Luxair
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Moby Lines
Train operators
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Bus companies
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Marino Autolinee
Airports near Metz
The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Metz
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Metz
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 263km (164 miles) from Metz