How to travel from Metz to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Metz and Saint-Raphaël is around 794km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Metz to Saint-Raphaël 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €560($560)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance870km (541 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Metz to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €560 ($560).

The distance between Metz and Saint-Raphaël is around 794km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 635km (394 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Metz and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Saint-Raphaël is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €560 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Saint-Raphaël. 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 6h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Metz and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 20m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 870km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Metz to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 15m
€560($560)
5 times a day835km (519 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€195($195)
every 3 hours811km (504 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), Train4h 55m
€1,195($1,195)
every 3 hours1,269km (788 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane4h 60m
€175($175)
5 times a day794km (493 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€205($205)
3 times a week1,223km (760 miles)
Train via Nancy9h 45m
€180($180)
twice daily1,184km (736 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
€44($44)
once daily941km (585 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
€155($155)
on demand870km (541 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël