There are 8 ways to get from Metz to Cannes by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
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 Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Cannestrain Tgv
8h 1m€228–375Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Metz to Cannes885.8 km
10h 21m€58Bus
- Take the bus from Metz to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N235
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 2m€85–150Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
4h 59m€70–268Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancytrain Ter
- Take the train from Nancy to Cannestrain Tgv
11h 22m€240–367Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cannestrain Sud_Iv15
14h 26m€107–169Drive 885.2 km
- Drive from Metz to Cannescar 885.2 km
8h 28m€168–242Train to Luxembourg, fly
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LUX - NCE
5h 54m€72–237
Metz to Cannes by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Cannes is to rideshare which costs €58 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Cannes is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Cannes via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Metz and Cannes is 1255 km. The road distance is 885.2 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Cannes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 1m and costs €220 - €380.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Metz to Cannes, including transfers.
Metz to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Cannes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Cannes is to train via Paris which takes 8h 1m and costs €220 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Cannes, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Cannes via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Gare SNCF Cannes via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 14h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–210
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Luxembourg to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
Flights from Luxembourg to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €27–170
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–230
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €180–280
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nancy to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €230–350
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €170–280
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Metz to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Metz to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €58
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Metz to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Metz to Cannes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Cannes is 885 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Metz to Cannes.
Book your Metz to Cannes train tickets online with Omio.
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There are 12217+ hotels available in Cannes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Metz and Cannes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















