How to travel from Bayonne to Metz, France

The distance between Bayonne and Metz is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bayonne to Metz by bus, car, train and plane. 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 Biarritz (BIQ) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Nancy and then to Metz.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,089km (677 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Metz

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Metz by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Bayonne and Metz is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 858km (533 miles)

It takes around 16h 40m to get from Bayonne and Metz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Metz is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bayonne and Metz. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayonne and Metz. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nancy. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Iberocoach run regular bus services between Bayonne and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bayonne and Metz. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Bayonne to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bayonne to Metz typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) 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 Bayonne and Metz. The distance is around 1,089km (677 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Metz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 40m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

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Transport options from Bayonne to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 10m
€315($315)
every 30 mins980km (609 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
€290($290)
3 times a week999km (621 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€585($585)
4 times a day1,054km (655 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 40m
€62($62)
once daily1,182km (735 miles)
Bus to Metz18h 55m
€100($100)
3 times a week1,221km (759 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€195($195)
on demand1,089km (677 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