How to travel from Montpellier to Metz, France
The distance between Montpellier and Metz is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Montpellier to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Metz → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train
Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne and then to Metz Ville.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Metz Ville.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Bus
Take the bus to Nancy - Centre and then to Metz.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€30($30)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Metz
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Montpellier and Metz is around 755km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Montpellier and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Metz is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Metz. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Metz with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 7h 15m.
TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Metz. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Montpellier and Metz. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nancy - Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Metz. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Metz is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Metz. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Montpellier and Metz. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Metz
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train + 6 similar | 3h 5m | €275($275) | twice daily | 916km (569 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 15m | €355($355) | hourly | 775km (482 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly | 3h 40m | €545($545) | once daily | 818km (508 miles) |
| Fly to Basel (BSL), train | 3h 50m | €215($215) | every 20 mins | 820km (509 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 3h 60m | €165($165) | 3 times a week | 931km (578 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4h 20m | €145($145) | once daily | 939km (583 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €570($570) | every 4 hours | 979km (609 miles) |
Train | 7h 15m | €150($150) | twice daily | 962km (598 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | €30($30) | once daily | 763km (474 miles) |
| Bus via Valence France | 11h 35m | €44($44) | twice daily | 779km (484 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €135($135) | on demand | 755km (469 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Montpellier and Metz
Airlines
Luxair
Twin Jet
Train operators
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Bus companies
Airports near Metz
The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Metz
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Metz
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 263km (164 miles) from Metz