How to travel from Valence to Metz, France

The distance between Valence and Metz is around 489km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Valence to Metz by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €560($560)
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Train

Take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance559km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Metz

There are several options for getting from Valence to Metz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €560 ($560).

The distance between Valence and Metz is around 489km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Valence and Metz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €560 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Metz. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Valence and Metz. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Valence and Metz. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Metz. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Valence and Metz. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €560 ($560).

How do I get from Valence to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Metz

Transport options from Valence to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 5m
€560($560)
every 20 mins489km (304 miles)
Train
6hrs
€125($125)
twice daily761km (473 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€30($30)
twice daily572km (355 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€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