How to travel from Carcassonne to Metz, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Metz is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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.

👋 Also check out MetzCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €550($550)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier then Nancy - Centre and then to Metz.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance901km (560 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Metz

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Metz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €550 ($550).

The distance between Carcassonne and Metz is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 720km (447 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Carcassonne and Metz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €550 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Metz. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 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 Carcassonne and Metz. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Nancy - Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne 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 3h 30m.

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 Carcassonne and Metz. The distance is around 901km (560 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 Carcassonne to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €550 ($550).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Metz

Transport options from Carcassonne to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€550($550)
hourly824km (512 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 20m
€150($150)
hourly933km (580 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€210($210)
3 times a week1,203km (748 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch8h 35m
€175($175)
twice daily1,118km (695 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
€41($41)
once daily913km (567 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€160($160)
on demand901km (560 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