How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Metz, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Metz is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Metz by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Saint-Paul Lez Durance - Hameau CEA then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €615($615)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then Lyon Perrache and then to Metz.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance805km (500 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Metz

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Metz by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €215 ($215) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €615 ($615).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Metz is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Verdon Gorge and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Metz is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €615 ($615).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €215 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Metz. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Les Arcs Draguignan, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Verdon Gorge and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 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 Verdon Gorge and Metz. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senez - RD 4085, Grenoble - Gare Routière and Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Zou! LER, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Metz. We recommend that you take the bus to Saint-Paul Lez Durance - Hameau CEA then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Verdon Gorge and Metz. The distance is around 805km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €365 ($365).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Metz

Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
€615($615)
every 20 mins779km (484 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5hrs
€670($670)
every 20 mins811km (504 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 15m
€295($295)
twice daily897km (557 miles)
Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train5h 50m
€350($350)
twice daily881km (547 miles)
Taxi, Bus, Plane and Train5h 5m
€215($215)
every 20 mins900km (559 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€365($365)
3 times a week1,257km (781 miles)
Train via Nancy11hrs
€320($320)
once daily1,230km (764 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
€235($235)
once daily856km (532 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€145($145)
on demand805km (500 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