How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Metz, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Metz is around 778km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Metz by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MetzLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance778km (483 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Metz

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Metz by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Metz is around 778km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Metz. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Metz. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Metz. The distance is around 778km (483 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€160($160)
every 20 mins981km (610 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 20m
€260($260)
once daily787km (489 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 40m
€315($315)
every 3 hours1,257km (781 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€145($145)
twice daily815km (507 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€140($140)
on demand778km (483 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