How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Metz, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Metz is around 738km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Place Jollan de Clerville and then to Metz Central Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance759km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Metz

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Metz is around 738km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (407 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Metz. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv, Paris Nord and Paris l'Est. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Metz. Trains depart twice a week 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 Saint-Nazaire and Metz. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place Jollan de Clerville and Le Cardo. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Lila Loire-Atlantique and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Metz. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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-Nazaire and Metz. The distance is around 759km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
€150($150)
every 20 mins933km (579 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 30m
€255($255)
once daily738km (459 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 55m
€305($305)
hourly1,208km (751 miles)
Train
5hrs
€145($145)
twice a week768km (477 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
€32($32)
6 times a week883km (549 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 25m
€53($53)
6 times a week864km (537 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand759km (471 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