How to travel from Metz to Versailles, France

The distance between Metz and Versailles is around 339km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Metz to Versailles 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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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Versailles Rive Droite.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance353km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Metz to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Metz and Versailles is around 339km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Metz and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Versailles is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Versailles. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Gare Saint-Lazare. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Transilien and Paris RER run train services between Metz and Versailles. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Massy-Palaiseau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Versailles. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Versailles Rive Droite. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. 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 Versailles. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Versailles

Transport options from Metz to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€71($71)
every 20 mins339km (211 miles)
Train via Paris Nord2h 25m
€71($71)
3 times a week339km (210 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 40m
€100($100)
hourly399km (248 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€24($24)
once daily374km (232 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€64($64)
on demand353km (219 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles