What is the cheapest way to get from Metz to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €26 - €28 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Metz to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Metz to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metz - Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Metz to Lyon?

The distance between Metz and Lyon is 648 km. The road distance is 446.3 km.

How do I travel from Metz to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Metz to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €130 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Metz to Lyon?

The train from Metz Ville to Lyon Part Dieu takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Metz to Lyon bus from?

Metz to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Metz to Lyon train from?

Metz to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Lyon?

The best way to get from Metz to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h.

Where does the Metz to Lyon bus arrive?

Metz to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Metz to Lyon train arrive?

Metz to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Metz to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Lyon is 446 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Metz to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Metz to Lyon?

Book your Metz to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Metz to Lyon?

Book your Metz to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4144+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Metz to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Metz and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 7 ways to get from Metz to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 53m
€130–220
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Metz to Lyonrideshare 446.6 km
5h 27m
€26–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h
€35–75
Drive 446.3 km
1. Drive from Metz to Lyoncar 446.3 km
4h 21m
€70–101
Train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LUX - LYS
7h 18m
€122–297
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
4h 41m
€154–351
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Champagne-Ardennetrain
2. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
4h 58m
€173–385

Metz to Lyon by train (TGV)

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4h 53mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 648.3 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Metz, France and Lyon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Metz Ville to Lyon Part Dieu 4 times a day. Tickets cost €130–220 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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