How to travel from Marseille to Metz, France

The distance between Marseille and Metz is around 672km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marseille 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.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €530($530)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus to Metz

Take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance766km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Metz

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Metz by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €530 ($530).

The distance between Marseille and Metz is around 672km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (404 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Marseille and Metz by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Metz is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €530 ($530).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Metz. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Metz with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Marseille and Metz. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Marseille and Metz. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Metz. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Metz. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Metz with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Twin Jet fly between Marseille and Metz. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Marseille to Metz typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille and Metz. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Metz is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €530 ($530).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Metz

Transport options from Marseille to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 30m
€530($530)
5 times a day672km (418 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€130($130)
5 times a day794km (493 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€150($150)
6 times a week973km (605 miles)
Bus to Metz + 1 similar
10h 30m
€40($40)
once daily789km (490 miles)
Bus11h 20m
€44($44)
twice daily784km (487 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€140($140)
on demand766km (476 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