How to travel from Perpignan to Metz, France

The distance between Perpignan and Metz is around 904km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Perpignan 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.

👋 Also check out MetzPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nancy - Centre and then to Metz.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance904km (562 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Metz

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between Perpignan and Metz is around 904km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 758km (471 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Perpignan and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Metz is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Metz. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan 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 6h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week 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 Perpignan and Metz. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nancy - Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Narbonne and then to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 4h 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 Perpignan and Metz. The distance is around 904km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Metz

Transport options from Perpignan to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4hrs
€350($350)
3 times a week1,009km (627 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 35m
€400($400)
every 20 mins933km (580 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€570($570)
hourly946km (588 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane5h 25m
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,247km (775 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly5h 30m
€555($555)
once daily979km (608 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€205($205)
3 times a week1,209km (751 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch9h 10m
€175($175)
twice daily1,123km (698 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€33($33)
once daily916km (569 miles)
Bus via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof16hrs
€63($63)
once daily1,206km (749 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€160($160)
on demand904km (562 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