How to travel from Troyes to Metz, France

The distance between Troyes and Metz is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Troyes to Metz by 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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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF - Clairmarais and then to Metz Central Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Troyes and Metz

There are several options for getting from Troyes to Metz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Troyes and Metz is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Troyes and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Troyes to Metz is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Troyes and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Troyes to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Troyes 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 Troyes and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Troyes and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7hrs.

Les Courriers de l'Aube, Union Ivkoni, RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Troyes and Metz. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Troyes to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est and then to Metz Ville. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Troyes and Metz. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Troyes to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Troyes to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Troyes and Metz

Transport options from Troyes to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€165($165)
4 times a day478km (297 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
€8($8)
twice daily317km (197 miles)
Bus to Metz7hrs
€27($27)
once daily495km (307 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€45($45)
on demand248km (154 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