How to travel from Metz to Nantes, France

The distance between Metz and Nantes is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Metz to Nantes 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 Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Meuse TGV and then to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance703km (437 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Metz to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 11h 50m. 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 €315 ($315).

The distance between Metz and Nantes is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 611km (379 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Metz and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Nantes is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meuse TGV. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Nantes. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Le Cardo. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Nantes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Nantes. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Nantes (NTE) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Nantes. 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 Nantes typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Nantes (NTE).

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 703km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Nantes

Transport options from Metz to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
€315($315)
every 20 mins945km (587 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€140($140)
4 times a week715km (444 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 35m
€47($47)
6 times a week1,196km (743 miles)
Bus to Nantes Haluchère11h 50m
€42($42)
once daily800km (497 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€125($125)
on demand703km (437 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes