How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MetzSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €450($450)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Nancy and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel SBB and then to Metz Boulevard Poincare.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance917km (570 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($450).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 607km (377 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €450 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz. It typically takes around 11h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Parc Phoenix Nice, Jean Médecin, Nice Ville and Nancy. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 60m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 60m, 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-Paul-de-Vence and Metz. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport and Basel SBB. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz. Buses run once a week and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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-Paul-de-Vence and Metz. The distance is around 917km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Metz

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
€450($450)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€155($155)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Fly to Basel (BSL), train4h 10m
€210($210)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Train
11h 60m
€195($195)
once daily1,269km (789 miles)
Bus
15h 20m
€72($72)
once a week1,021km (635 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€165($165)
on demand917km (570 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