How to travel from Brest to Metz, France

The distance between Brest and Metz is around 820km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brest 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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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Metz.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance912km (567 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Metz

There are several options for getting from Brest 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 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Brest and Metz is around 820km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 785km (488 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Brest and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Metz is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest 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 Brest and Metz. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Brest and Metz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Brest and Metz. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Brest and Metz. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Metz. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Metz typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) 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 Brest and Metz. The distance is around 912km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Metz

Transport options from Brest to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 30m
€370($370)
hourly1,184km (736 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train2h 55m
€235($235)
twice daily820km (509 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train3h 50m
€440($445)
3 times a week846km (526 miles)
Plane and Train3h 60m
€225($225)
hourly870km (541 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€245($245)
3 times a week935km (581 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€165($165)
4 times a day922km (573 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 40m
€55($55)
every 20 mins996km (619 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine15h 30m
€37($37)
4 times a week991km (616 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand912km (567 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