How to travel from Grenoble to Metz, France

The distance between Grenoble and Metz is around 508km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €560($560)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Metz.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Besançon then take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance566km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Metz

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €560 ($560).

The distance between Grenoble and Metz is around 508km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Grenoble and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €560 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble 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 4h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Grenoble and Metz. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Metz. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Grenoble and Metz. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Metz

Transport options from Grenoble to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 35m
€560($560)
every 4 hours508km (315 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€160($160)
3 times a week871km (541 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 30m
€130($130)
every 20 mins779km (484 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€35($35)
twice daily574km (356 miles)
Bus and Train
9hrs
€110($110)
once daily751km (467 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand566km (352 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