There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
7h 9m€275–476Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
15h 54m€62–108Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Metzcar
8h 42m€270–338Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane CWL - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
- Take the train from Thionville to Metz Villetrain
8h 42mBus via Lille
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
19h 20m€68–109Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Metzcar
9h 44m€166–296Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Luxembourg
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BRS - LUX
9h 37m€102–307Train to London City Airport, fly to Luxembourg
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LCY - LUX
8h 10m€188–496Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Luxembourg
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LHR - LUX
8h 5m€151–438Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane STN - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
- Take the train from Thionville to Metz Villetrain
8h 52mTrain to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lorraine Tgvtrain
8h 22m€127–306
Cardiff to Metz by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Metz is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Metz is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €270 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Metz. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Metz Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Cardiff and Metz is 1001 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Metz without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €270 - €480.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Cardiff to Metz, including transfers.
Cardiff to Metz bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Metz train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Metz is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €270 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 54m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Metz Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Metz - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 15h 54m.
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luxembourg via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luxembourg via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–440
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luxembourg via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–260
Flights from Bristol Airport to Luxembourg via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €100–470
Flights from London City Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–330
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Metz bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Metz is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:23 PM in Cardiff and 8:23 PM in Metz.
Cardiff to Metz train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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