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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Metz is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Metz is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €65 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nantes and arriving at Metz. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Metz. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Metz Ville via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Nantes to Metz?

The distance between Nantes and Metz is 703 km. The road distance is 694.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 8m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Nantes to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Metz bus from?

Nantes to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Metz train from?

Nantes to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train or bus from Nantes to Metz?

The best way to get from Nantes to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 5h 8m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Nantes to Metz bus arrive?

Nantes to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.

Where does the Nantes to Metz train arrive?

Nantes to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Metz is 694 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Nantes to Metz.

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

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

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Nantes to Metz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Nantes to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 8m
€118–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Metzbus 1923
11h 25m
€45–80
Drive 694.1 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Metzcar 694.1 km
6h 30m
€106–152
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
4h 47m
€67–291
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Lorraine TGVtrain 061A
6h 10m
€125–268
Fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane NTE - LUX
2. Take the bus from Luxemburg to Metzbus
7h 52m
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain
5h 37m
€144–344
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain
8h 9m
€103–305

Nantes to Metz by train, foot, and subway

62Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703.3 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Metz Ville via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nantes to Metz 3 times a week. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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