How to travel from Metz to Nice, France

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.

8 routes found

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

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €1,165($1,165)
Operated by

Twin Jet

+ 5 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance925km (575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Nice

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Nice

Transport options from Metz to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 45m
€1,165($1,165)
every 15 mins1,205km (749 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€165($165)
hourly747km (464 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane3h 55m
€145($145)
5 times a day730km (454 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
€570($570)
5 times a day898km (558 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€215($215)
3 times a week1,286km (799 miles)
Train via Nancy10h 40m
€190($190)
twice daily1,247km (775 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€72($72)
twice a week1,011km (628 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand925km (575 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice