How to travel from Metz to Dijon, France

The distance between Metz and Dijon is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Metz to Dijon by 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 DijonMetz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nancy and then to Dijon.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Metz to Dijon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Metz and Dijon is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Metz and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Dijon is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Metz and Dijon with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Dijon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Dijon. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nancy. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Dijon. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Dijon. We recommend that you take the train to Dijon Ville. instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dijon. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Metz to Dijon

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Dijon

Transport options from Metz to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
€85($85)
5 times a day456km (284 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€22($22)
once daily278km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€49($49)
on demand271km (168 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon