There are 9 ways to get from Metz to French Riviera by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Metz Ville to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
10h 20m€225–374Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ridebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 24m€74–122Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N235
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain Sud_Iv15
14h 24m€113–168Drive 857.4 km
- Drive from Metz to French Rivieracar 857.4 km
8h 22m€163–235Train 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 25m€82–285Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Nancytrain Ter
- Take the train from Nancy to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
12h 34m€234–363Train 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 20m€84–254Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
8h 51m€115–412Train 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 36m€97–361
Metz to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metz to French Riviera is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to French Riviera is to train and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs €80 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride, Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
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 Champagne-Ardenne TGV and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Metz and French Riviera is 1243 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 10h 20m and costs €220 - €380.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Metz to French Riviera, including transfers.
Metz to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus 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 10h 20m and costs €220 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 24m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Les Heures Claires via Champagne-Ardenne, Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routière in around 15h 24m.
- 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
- 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
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- 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
- 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
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €600–1,200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–340
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €180–270
- 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 St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €220–340
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- 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 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 Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €160–270
- 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
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 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 Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Metz to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride station.
Metz to French Riviera train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Champagne-Ardenne 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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