How to travel from Tours to Metz, France

The distance between Tours and Metz is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tours 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

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Fly

Fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €1,170($1,170)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Metz Central Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance559km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Metz

There are several options for getting from Tours to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Tours and Metz is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Tours and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Metz is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Metz. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours 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 2h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Tours and Metz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Tours and Metz. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tours and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 30m.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tours and Metz. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tours and Metz. Flights depart from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Tours to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Marseille (MRS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tours to Metz typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) 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 Tours and Metz. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Metz

Transport options from Tours to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€115($115)
4 times a day539km (335 miles)
Fly
3h 25m
€1,170($1,170)
on demand1,212km (753 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 30m
€22($22)
every 20 mins579km (360 miles)
Bus to Hagondange11hrs
€37($37)
6 times a week622km (387 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand559km (347 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