How to travel from Metz to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Metz and Verdon Gorge is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Metz to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeMetz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €760($760)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Grenoble and then to Senez - RD 4085.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Marseille St Charles then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance808km (502 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Metz to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around €225 ($225) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €625 ($625).

The distance between Metz and Verdon Gorge is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Metz and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Verdon Gorge is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €625 ($625).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around €225 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Metz and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Grenoble and Senez - RD 4085. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Metz and Verdon Gorge. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 50m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire then take a taxi to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 808km (502 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €365 ($365).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Metz to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 20m
€760($760)
once daily902km (561 miles)
Plane, Bus and Taxi4h 40m
€625($625)
every 20 mins784km (487 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
€305($305)
twice daily886km (551 miles)
Train, Plane, Bus and Taxi5h 25m
€225($225)
every 20 mins900km (559 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€365($365)
3 times a week1,257km (781 miles)
Train via Nancy10h 55m
€320($320)
twice daily1,229km (764 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
€225($225)
once daily855km (531 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€285($285)
3 times a week1,205km (748 miles)
Bus and Train14h 60m
€360($360)
twice a week1,028km (639 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€145($145)
on demand808km (502 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge