How to travel from Metz to Paris, France

The distance between Metz and Paris is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Metz to Paris 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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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plane
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Lasta

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Drive

Drive to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance329km (204 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Paris

There are several options for getting from Metz to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Metz and Paris is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Metz and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Paris is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Paris. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Metz and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 1h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Paris. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 25m.

Lasta run regular bus services between Metz and Paris. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 25m 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 329km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Metz to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Paris

Transport options from Metz to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€65($65)
3 times a week313km (194 miles)
Train and Plane
3hrs
€95($95)
hourly373km (232 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€15($15)
every 4 hours338km (210 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€59($59)
on demand329km (204 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris