How to travel from Versailles to Metz, France

The distance between Versailles and Metz is around 339km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Versailles 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 Gare Saint-Lazare and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Défense then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Metz

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Versailles and Metz is around 339km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Versailles and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Metz is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Metz. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Magenta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Transilien, Paris RER and TGV inOui run train services between Versailles and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Versailles and Metz. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to La Défense then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Versailles and Metz. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Metz

Transport options from Versailles to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€71($71)
3 times a week339km (210 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€95($95)
hourly398km (247 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€24($24)
once daily372km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€63($63)
on demand348km (216 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