How to travel from Avignon to Metz, France

The distance between Avignon and Metz is around 609km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Avignon 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €560($560)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France and then to Metz.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance681km (423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Metz

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Metz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €560 ($560).

The distance between Avignon and Metz is around 609km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Avignon and Metz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €560 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Metz. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Metz with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 7h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Metz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Avignon and Metz. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac and Valence France. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Avignon and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon 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 2h 25m.

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 Avignon and Metz. The distance is around 681km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €560 ($560).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Metz

Transport options from Avignon to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 25m
€560($560)
5 times a day609km (378 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly2h 40m
€535($540)
5 times a day727km (452 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 15m
€135($135)
5 times a day848km (527 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€160($160)
every 20 mins873km (542 miles)
Train to Metz Ville7h 45m
€140($140)
6 times a week880km (547 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
€44($44)
once daily701km (436 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€120($120)
on demand681km (423 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