How to travel from Orleans to Metz, France

The distance between Orleans and Metz is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Orleans to Metz by 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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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus

Take the bus to Metz Central Bus Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance453km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Metz

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Metz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Orleans and Metz is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Orleans and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Metz is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Metz. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Gare de l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Metz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 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 Orleans and Metz. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Orleans and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 7hrs.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Metz. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Metz Ville. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Orleans and Metz. The distance is around 453km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Orleans to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Metz

Transport options from Orleans to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€85($85)
4 times a day438km (272 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz2h 55m
€85($85)
3 times a week439km (273 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€17($17)
twice daily463km (288 miles)
Bus to Hagondange9hrs
€29($29)
6 times a week500km (311 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€82($82)
on demand453km (281 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