How to travel from Toulouse to Metz, France

The distance between Toulouse and Metz is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Toulouse 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.

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Fly

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €535($535)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance909km (565 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Metz

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Metz by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €535 ($535).

The distance between Toulouse and Metz is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (443 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Toulouse and Metz by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Metz is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €535 ($535).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Metz. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse 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 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Metz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Toulouse and Metz. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Toulouse and Metz. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Toulouse and Metz. Flights depart from Toulouse (TLS) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Toulouse and Metz with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Twin Jet fly between Toulouse and Metz. Flights depart from Toulouse (TLS) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Toulouse to Metz typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Toulouse (TLS) 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 Toulouse and Metz. The distance is around 909km (565 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Metz is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €535 ($535).

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Transport options from Toulouse to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
€535($535)
every 30 mins731km (454 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€195($195)
4 times a day1,111km (691 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu9h 15m
€205($205)
every 20 mins1,202km (747 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 25m
€42($42)
4 times a day1,008km (626 miles)
Bus via Orléans14h 45m
€39($39)
6 times a week1,023km (636 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€165($165)
on demand909km (565 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