How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Metz, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €630($630)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Metz.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance713km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €630 ($630).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €630 ($630).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz. The distance is around 713km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Metz

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5hrs
€630($630)
4 times a day947km (588 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 20m
€240($240)
twice daily1,126km (700 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 35m
€225($225)
every 20 mins1,106km (687 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 50m
€130($130)
4 times a day1,057km (657 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 50m
€340($340)
once daily894km (555 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€130($130)
every 4 hours815km (506 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 40m
€36($36)
once daily825km (512 miles)
Bus via Orléans12h 30m
€34($34)
4 times a week833km (518 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€130($130)
on demand713km (443 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