How to travel from Metz to Bayonne, France

The distance between Metz and Bayonne is around 984km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Metz to Bayonne 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €465($465)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Meuse TGV then Massy-TGV and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Nancy and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,090km (677 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Metz to Bayonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €465 ($465).

The distance between Metz and Bayonne is around 984km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 858km (533 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Metz and Bayonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Bayonne is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €465 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meuse TGV and Massy-TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 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 Metz and Bayonne. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nancy. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Iberocoach run regular bus services between Metz and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Bayonne. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Bayonne. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Metz to Bayonne typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Biarritz (BIQ).

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 1,090km (677 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Bayonne

Transport options from Metz to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 10m
€465($465)
every 30 mins984km (611 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€285($285)
every 20 mins999km (621 miles)
Plane and Train6h 20m
€595($595)
4 times a day1,060km (659 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€205($205)
3 times a week1,064km (661 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17hrs
€62($62)
once daily1,178km (732 miles)
Bus to Irun17h 35m
€100($100)
3 times a week1,222km (760 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€195($195)
on demand1,090km (677 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne