How to travel from Rochefort to Metz, France

The distance between Rochefort and Metz is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rochefort 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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Train to Nantes, plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Metz.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance790km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Metz

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Rochefort and Metz is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Rochefort and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Metz. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Metz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Rochefort and Metz. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Rochefort and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Rochefort and Metz. The distance is around 790km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Metz

Transport options from Rochefort to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€290($290)
twice daily846km (525 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly5h 10m
€305($305)
every 4 hours1,038km (645 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€235($235)
every 4 hours998km (620 miles)
Train
5hrs
€155($155)
4 times a day810km (504 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€44($44)
once daily846km (526 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€140($140)
on demand790km (491 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