How to travel from Vézelay to Metz, France

The distance between Vézelay and Metz is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Vézelay to Metz by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF Tram then Nancy and then to Metz.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance378km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Metz

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Metz by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Vézelay and Metz is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Vézelay and Metz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Metz is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Metz. We recommend that you drive to Metz. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Metz. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF, Gare SNCF Tram and Nancy. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Mobigo - Côte d'Or, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Metz. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF Tram then Nancy and then to Metz. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Vézelay and Metz. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Metz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Metz

Transport options from Vézelay to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 10m
€26($26)
once a week421km (262 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€68($68)
on demand378km (235 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