How to travel from Dijon to Metz, France

The distance between Dijon and Metz is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dijon to Metz by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nancy and then to Metz.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Metz

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Metz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Dijon and Metz is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Dijon and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Metz is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Metz. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dijon and Metz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dijon and Metz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Dijon and Metz. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nancy. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Dijon and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Dijon and Metz. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Dijon to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Metz

Transport options from Dijon to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€85($85)
every 20 mins456km (284 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
€22($22)
once daily277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€49($49)
on demand269km (167 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