How to travel from Amiens to Metz, France

The distance between Amiens and Metz is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Amiens to Metz by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MetzAmiens if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Bus

Take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Metz

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Metz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Amiens and Metz is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Amiens and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Metz is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Metz. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Amiens and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amiens and Metz. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Amiens and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amiens and Metz. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Metz Ville. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Amiens and Metz. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

How do I get from Amiens to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Metz

Transport options from Amiens to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€86($86)
3 times a week443km (275 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€27($27)
4 times a week477km (296 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€65($65)
on demand362km (225 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