There are 9 ways to get from Metz to French Riviera by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Metz Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
9h 21m€224–435Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N235
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sainte-Maximebus N1749
15h 46m€77–126Drive 857.4 km
- Drive from Metz to French Rivieracar 857.4 km
8h 22m€135–195Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
7h 32mTrain
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancytrain Ter
- Take the train from Nancy to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
12h 37m€254–415Bus via Basel
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Basel to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 1m€110–199Train to Luxembourg, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LUX - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
8h 19mTrain to Luxembourg, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LUX - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
9h 25m€101–329Train, train to Basel, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
10h 8m
Metz to French Riviera by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to French Riviera is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to French Riviera is to drive which takes 8h 22m and costs €130 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Théâtre de la Mer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at St Raphael Valescure via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Metz and French Riviera is 1245 km. The road distance is 857.4 km.
The best way to get from Metz to French Riviera without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 21m and costs €220 - €440.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Metz to French Riviera, including transfers.
Metz to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to French Riviera train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to French Riviera is to train via Paris which takes 9h 21m and costs €220 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 46m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Les Heures Claires via Paris Gare De Lyon, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Les Heures Claires via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 15h 46m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Luxembourg to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–210
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from Luxembourg to Marseille Provence Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–350
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–230
Flights from Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–250
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Luxembourg to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–240
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €200–320
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nancy to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €240–390
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150–310
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- zou.maregionsud.fr
- Website
- navitia.io
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- navitia.io
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- navitia.io
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- navitia.io
- Website
- transdev.com
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- transdev.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sainte-Maxime
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Basel to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Metz to French Riviera train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to French Riviera is 857 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Metz to French Riviera.
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