How to travel from Orange to Metz, France

The distance between Orange and Metz is around 585km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orange 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France and then to Metz.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance653km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Metz

There are several options for getting from Orange to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €570 ($570).

The distance between Orange and Metz is around 585km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 564km (350 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Orange and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €570 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Metz. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange 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 5h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Orange and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 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 Orange and Metz. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac le Pontet and Valence France. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orange and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange 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 3hrs.

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 Orange and Metz. The distance is around 653km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Metz

Transport options from Orange to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
€570($570)
every 20 mins585km (364 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly3h 10m
€545($550)
5 times a day759km (472 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€175($175)
3 times a week948km (589 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 20m
€140($140)
every 20 mins851km (529 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
€43($43)
once daily723km (449 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand653km (406 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