How to travel from Metz to Antibes, France

The distance between Metz and Antibes is around 878km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Metz to Antibes 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €1,165($1,165)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Antibes.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance908km (564 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Metz to Antibes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €1,165 ($1,165).

The distance between Metz and Antibes is around 878km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Metz and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Antibes is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €1,165 ($1,165).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Antibes. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Metz and Antibes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 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 Metz and Antibes. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station and Nice Airport. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Antibes. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Antibes. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Antibes. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Metz to Antibes typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Metz and Antibes. The distance is around 908km (564 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Antibes

Transport options from Metz to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
€1,165($1,165)
every 2 hours1,218km (757 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€565($565)
5 times a day878km (546 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€215($215)
3 times a week1,266km (786 miles)
Train via Nancy10h 25m
€190($190)
twice daily1,227km (762 miles)
Bus
15h 30m
€72($72)
twice a week1,022km (635 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€165($165)
on demand908km (564 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes