How to travel from Antibes to Metz, France

The distance between Antibes and Metz is around 697km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Antibes to Metz by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €445($445)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Metz.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance905km (562 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Metz

There are several options for getting from Antibes to Metz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €445 ($445).

The distance between Antibes and Metz is around 697km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Antibes and Metz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antibes to Metz is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €445 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antibes and Metz. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antibes 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 7h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Antibes and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Antibes and Metz. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Antibes to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Antibes and Metz. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Antibes and Metz. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Antibes to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Antibes to Metz typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Antibes and Metz. The distance is around 905km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €555 ($555).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Metz

Transport options from Antibes to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 5m
€445($445)
every 2 hours697km (433 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€555($555)
5 times a day876km (544 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€215($215)
3 times a week1,266km (786 miles)
Train via Nancy10h 30m
€190($190)
once daily1,226km (762 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
€54($54)
5 times a week979km (609 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€165($165)
on demand905km (562 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