How to travel from Cannes to Metz, France

The distance between Cannes and Metz is around 704km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cannes 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 Nice (NCE) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €445($445)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France and then to Metz.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance896km (557 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Metz

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €445 ($445).

The distance between Cannes and Metz is around 704km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (387 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Cannes and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Metz is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €445 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Metz. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Cannes and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Cannes and Metz. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valence France. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cannes and Metz. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Cannes to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Cannes to Metz typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Cannes and Metz. The distance is around 896km (557 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Metz

Transport options from Cannes to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 15m
€445($445)
hourly704km (437 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€555($555)
4 times a day865km (537 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 5m
€215($215)
3 times a week1,255km (780 miles)
Train via Nancy10h 20m
€190($190)
once daily1,216km (755 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€50($50)
once daily918km (571 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€160($160)
on demand896km (557 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