The distance between Metz and Lyon is around 420km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Metz to Lyon by plane, 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 Lyon → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS).
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.
There are several options for getting from Metz to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €550 ($550).
The distance between Metz and Lyon is around 420km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Metz and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €550 ($550).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Metz and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 45m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Lyon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Lyon. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Metz and Lyon. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Metz and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
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The flight from Metz to Lyon typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and Lyon. The distance is around 458km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €550 ($550).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2hrs | €550($550) | every 20 mins | 420km (261 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 648km (403 miles) |
Train via Chalon Sur Saone | 5h 25m | €115($115) | once daily | 650km (404 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | €26($26) | every 20 mins | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €83($83) | on demand | 458km (285 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.