There are 8 ways to get from Arles to Metz by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 52m€175–305Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Péri to Gare Routièrebus 701
- Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 42m€61–100Train, bus
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain Ter
- Take the bus from Marseille Airport to Metzbus N235
11h 57m€73–119Drive 703.8 km
- Drive from Arles to Metzcar 703.8 km
7h 2m€113–164Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
5h 13m€73–342Train
- Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nimes to Metz Villetrain Tgv
8h 13m€177–284Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MRS - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
6h 52mTrain to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MPL - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
8h 26m
Arles to Metz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arles to Metz is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to Metz is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €70 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Péri and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Gare Routière and Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Metz. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Metz Ville via Nimes Pont Du Gard and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Arles and Metz is 1019 km. The road distance is 703.8 km.
The best way to get from Arles to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 52m and costs €170 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Arles to Metz, including transfers.
Arles to Metz bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, depart from Péri station.
Arles to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes Pont Du Gard station.
The best way to get from Arles to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 6h 52m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Arles to Metz Ville via Nimes Pont Du Gard and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Péri to Metz - Bus Station via Gare Routière, La Beauvalle, and Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride in around 13h 42m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Luxembourg via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–370
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Luxembourg via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–500
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–200
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €170–270
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille Airport to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Arles to Metz bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, arrive at Gare Routière station.
Arles to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Metz is 704 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Arles to Metz.
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