How to travel from Nantes to Metz, France

The distance between Nantes and Metz is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes 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.

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Fly

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance702km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Metz

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Nantes and Metz is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 611km (379 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Nantes and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Metz is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Metz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Nantes and Metz. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nantes and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nantes and Metz. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Nantes to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nantes to Metz typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Nantes (NTE) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

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 Nantes and Metz. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Metz

Transport options from Nantes to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
€305($305)
every 15 mins940km (584 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€140($140)
4 times a day703km (437 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 50m
€42($42)
once daily800km (497 miles)
Bus to Metz Central Bus Station12h 25m
€31($31)
6 times a week800km (497 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€125($125)
on demand702km (436 miles)

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Airports near Metz

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Metz
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Metz
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
263km (164 miles) from Metz