How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Metz, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Metz by bus, car, train 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 Biarritz (BIQ) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Iberocoach

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance1,109km (689 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Metz by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 876km (545 miles)

It takes around 19h 15m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Metz is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.

Iberocoach run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Metz typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz. The distance is around 1,109km (689 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Metz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 19h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Metz

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 25m
€315($315)
hourly992km (616 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
€290($290)
3 times a week1,011km (628 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
€585($585)
once daily1,077km (669 miles)
Bus
19h 15m
€100($100)
3 times a week1,236km (768 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
€200($200)
on demand1,109km (689 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