How to travel from Annecy to Metz, France

The distance between Annecy and Metz is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Annecy to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €535($535)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Metz.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance533km (331 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Metz

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €535 ($535).

The distance between Annecy and Metz is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (223 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Annecy and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Metz is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €535 ($535).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Metz. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Annecy and Metz. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Annecy and Metz. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Metz. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Annecy and Metz. The distance is around 533km (331 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Metz

Transport options from Annecy to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
€535($535)
twice daily516km (321 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
€310($310)
hourly497km (309 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€165($165)
3 times a week890km (553 miles)
Train via Geneve6h 60m
€215($215)
every 20 mins610km (379 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€37($37)
twice daily608km (378 miles)
Bus via Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile9h 15m
€54($54)
once a week633km (393 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand533km (331 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