How to travel from Limoges to Metz, France

The distance between Limoges and Metz is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Limoges 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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Fly

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €555($555)
Operated by

Chalair Aviation

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Metz.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance715km (444 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Metz

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €555 ($555).

The distance between Limoges and Metz is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (323 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Limoges and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Metz is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €555 ($555).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Gare de l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and Metz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Limoges and Metz. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Limoges and Metz. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Limoges and Metz. Flights depart from Limoges (LIG) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Limoges to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Limoges to Metz typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Limoges (LIG) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

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 Limoges and Metz. The distance is around 715km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Metz

Transport options from Limoges to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
€555($555)
every 20 mins705km (438 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
€200($200)
3 times a week675km (419 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€580($580)
every 20 mins1,045km (649 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€125($125)
4 times a day716km (445 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz5h 10m
€125($125)
3 times a week717km (446 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 35m
€43($43)
every 20 mins726km (451 miles)
Bus via Orléans10h 50m
€32($32)
6 times a week734km (456 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€130($130)
on demand715km (444 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