How to travel from Saint-Malo to Metz, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Metz is around 712km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 Pontchaillou, plane

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Paris and then to Metz.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance737km (458 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Metz

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Metz is around 712km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Saint-Malo and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Metz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Saint-Malo and Metz. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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-Malo and Metz. The distance is around 737km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 4 similar
3h 40m
€270($270)
twice daily712km (442 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€470($470)
hourly762km (474 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, Fly4h 55m
€235($235)
hourly1,472km (915 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 45m
€560($565)
twice daily1,148km (713 miles)
Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, plane5h 60m
€175($175)
every 20 mins822km (511 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€145($145)
every 20 mins762km (473 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€49($49)
once daily755km (469 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€130($130)
on demand737km (458 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