The distance between Nice and Metz is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nice to Metz by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Nice (NCE) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
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Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Metz Ville.
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Take the bus to Milan and then to Metz Boulevard Poincare.
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There are several options for getting from Nice to Metz by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €445 ($445).
The distance between Nice and Metz is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Nice and Metz by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Metz is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €445 ($445).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Metz. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nice and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Metz. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.
FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Nice and Metz. Buses run once a week and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nice and Metz. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Nice to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nice to Metz typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Metz. The distance is around 923km (574 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Metz is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 55m | €445($445) | every 15 mins | 685km (426 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 10m | €155($155) | hourly | 746km (463 miles) |
Fly to Basel (BSL), train | 3h 45m | €210($210) | every 20 mins | 729km (453 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | €560($560) | 5 times a day | 896km (556 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €215($215) | 3 times a week | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Train via Nancy | 10h 50m | €190($190) | once daily | 1,247km (775 miles) |
Bus | 15h 10m | €75($75) | once a week | 979km (608 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €165($165) | on demand | 923km (574 miles) |
Luxair
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.