How to travel from Nimes to Metz, France

The distance between Nimes and Metz is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nimes to Metz by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €565($565)
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Train

Take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Metz.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance705km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Metz

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Metz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €565 ($565).

The distance between Nimes and Metz is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Nimes and Metz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €565 ($565).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Metz. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Metz with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Metz. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Nimes and Metz. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Metz. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Nimes and Metz. The distance is around 705km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €565 ($565).

How do I get from Nimes to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Metz

Transport options from Nimes to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 40m
€565($565)
once daily641km (398 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly3hrs
€545($545)
once daily768km (477 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 45m
€145($145)
once daily889km (552 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane3h 55m
€365($365)
hourly826km (513 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€140($140)
twice daily905km (562 miles)
Train to Thionville7h 10m
€155($155)
5 times a week971km (603 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€42($42)
twice daily720km (448 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€125($125)
on demand705km (438 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