How to travel from Le Mans to Metz, France

The distance between Le Mans and Metz is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 train to Massy Tgv and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Metz.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Metz

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Le Mans and Metz is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Le Mans and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Metz is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Metz. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Le Mans and Metz. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Le Mans and Metz. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Le Mans and Metz. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Metz

Transport options from Le Mans to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€115($115)
3 times a week520km (323 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€140($140)
every 4 hours607km (377 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 40m
€500($500)
every 3 hours847km (526 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€34($34)
every 4 hours540km (336 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand529km (329 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