How to travel from Poitiers to Metz, France

The distance between Poitiers and Metz is around 651km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Poitiers 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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Fly

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Chalair Aviation

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Train

Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus via Orléans

Take the bus to Orléans and then to Metz Central Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance659km (410 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Metz

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Poitiers and Metz is around 651km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Poitiers and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Metz is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Metz. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Poitiers and Metz. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Poitiers and Metz. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poitiers and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 11h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Poitiers and Metz. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Poitiers and Metz. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Poitiers to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Poitiers to Metz typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

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 Poitiers and Metz. The distance is around 659km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Metz

Transport options from Poitiers to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
€275($275)
on demand773km (480 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€130($130)
once daily651km (404 miles)
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar
10h 35m
€31($31)
6 times a week684km (425 miles)
Bus11h 30m
€35($35)
6 times a week691km (429 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€120($120)
on demand659km (410 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