How to travel from Paris to Metz, France

The distance between Paris and Metz is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris 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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance328km (204 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Metz

There are several options for getting from Paris to Metz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Paris and Metz is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Paris and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Metz is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Metz. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Metz with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 1h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Paris and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Paris and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Paris and Metz. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Paris and Metz. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Paris to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Metz

Transport options from Paris to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€65($65)
3 times a week313km (194 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€20($20)
every 4 hours334km (207 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€59($59)
on demand328km (204 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