The distance between Chamonix and Metz is around 534km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix 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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Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
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Take the train to Visp, Basel SBB then Strasbourg and then to Metz Ville.
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Take the bus to Dijon then Nancy and then to Metz.
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There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).
The distance between Chamonix and Metz is around 534km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Chamonix and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Metz is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Metz. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vallorcine, Martigny, Visp, Basel SBB and Strasbourg. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Swiss Railways, RegionalAlps, Trenitalia EuroCity, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Metz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Metz. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva and Strasbourg Place de l'Étoile. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
FlixBus, Swiss Tours, Blablabus, RegioJet and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Chamonix and Metz. Buses run once a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Metz. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Metz. The distance is around 590km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €540($540) | twice daily | 618km (384 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 35m | €325($325) | 5 times a day | 534km (332 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 15m | €270($270) | every 20 mins | 586km (364 miles) |
Train via Annemasse | 6h 45m | €225($225) | twice a week | 868km (539 miles) |
Train via Lausanne | 7h 20m | €215($215) | every 20 mins | 593km (368 miles) |
Bus via Dijon + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €42($42) | once daily | 614km (382 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | €47($47) | once a week | 680km (423 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | €105($105) | on demand | 590km (366 miles) |
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Marino Autolinee
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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
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Luxair
The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.