How to travel from Menton to Metz, France

The distance between Menton and Metz is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Menton to Metz by train, plane, 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 Nice (NCE) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €450($455)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)

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Bus

Take the bus to Genova Piazza della Vittoria then Milan Lampugnano and then to Metz Boulevard Poincare.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance954km (593 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Metz

There are several options for getting from Menton to Metz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($455).

The distance between Menton and Metz is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Menton and Metz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Metz is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €450 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Metz. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Metz. Trains depart 3 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 Menton and Metz. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genova Piazza della Vittoria and Milan Lampugnano. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Lirosi Linee, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Menton and Metz. Buses run once a week and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Menton and Metz. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Menton to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Menton to Metz typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Menton and Metz. The distance is around 954km (593 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Metz

Transport options from Menton to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 45m
€450($455)
every 30 mins710km (441 miles)
Train and Plane3h 60m
€160($160)
hourly771km (479 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€215($215)
every 20 mins755km (469 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly6hrs
€565($570)
5 times a day920km (572 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
€225($225)
3 times a week1,310km (814 miles)
Train via Nancy11h 25m
€195($195)
once daily1,271km (790 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€95($95)
once a week974km (605 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€170($170)
on demand954km (593 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