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.
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 from Poitiers (PIS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Metz Ville.
Take the bus to Orléans and then to Metz Central Bus Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 40m | €275($275) | on demand | 773km (480 miles) |
Train | 3h 25m | €130($130) | once daily | 651km (404 miles) |
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar | 10h 35m | €31($31) | 6 times a week | 684km (425 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | €35($35) | 6 times a week | 691km (429 miles) |
Drive | 6h 5m | €120($120) | on demand | 659km (410 miles) |
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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.