How to travel from Arles to Metz, France

The distance between Arles and Metz is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles 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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Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, Fly

Take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €520($520)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Metz.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance735km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Metz

There are several options for getting from Arles to Metz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €520 ($520).

The distance between Arles and Metz is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 617km (383 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Arles and Metz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €520 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Metz. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Metz. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Arles and Metz. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière, Parnasse and Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and Metz. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Arles and Metz. The distance is around 735km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €580 ($580).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Metz

Transport options from Arles to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, Fly + 3 similar
3h 15m
€520($520)
5 times a day731km (454 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 35m
€390($390)
5 times a day852km (530 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€580($580)
twice daily647km (402 miles)
Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, plane3h 55m
€120($120)
5 times a day852km (530 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€150($150)
twice daily945km (587 miles)
Train to Metz Ville8h 20m
€150($150)
6 times a week918km (571 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€42($42)
twice daily757km (470 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand735km (457 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