The distance between Metz and Nice is around 730km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Metz to Nice 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 from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Nice (NCE).
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.
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Take the bus to Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station and then to Nice Airport.
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There are several options for getting from Metz to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Metz and Nice is around 730km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Metz and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Nice. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Nice. 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 40m.
TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Metz and Nice. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Nice. 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 15hrs.
Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Nice. Buses run twice a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Metz and Nice. 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 Nice. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Metz to Nice typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).
The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and Nice. The distance is around 925km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 45m | €1,165($1,165) | every 15 mins | 1,205km (749 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 25m | €165($165) | hourly | 747km (464 miles) |
Train to Strasbourg, plane | 3h 55m | €145($145) | 5 times a day | 730km (454 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 15m | €570($570) | 5 times a day | 898km (558 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €215($215) | 3 times a week | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Train via Nancy | 10h 40m | €190($190) | twice daily | 1,247km (775 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | €72($72) | twice a week | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €165($165) | on demand | 925km (575 miles) |
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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Marino Autolinee
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