The distance between Lyon and Metz is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Metz by plane, 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 Metz → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
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Take the train to Metz Ville.
Take the bus to Metz.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Metz by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €540 ($540).
The distance between Lyon and Metz is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Lyon and Metz by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Metz is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €540 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Metz. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Metz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 10m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Metz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Metz. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Metz. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Metz with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Twin Jet fly between Lyon and Metz. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Lyon to Metz typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Metz. The distance is around 456km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Metz is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €540 ($540).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2hrs | €540($540) | every 20 mins | 415km (258 miles) |
Train | 5h 10m | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 648km (403 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | €26($26) | every 20 mins | 463km (287 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €82($82) | on demand | 456km (283 miles) |
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The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.