There are 7 ways to get from Nice 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- Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz VilleTgv
8h 38m€103–328Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles482 / ...
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to MetzN235
14h 25m€46–114Drive 844.2 km
- Drive from Nice to Metz844.2 km
10h 6m€129–186Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NCE - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
5h 38m€69–182Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to NancyTgv
- Take the train from Nancy to Metz VilleTer
10h 59m€143–262Bus via Dijon
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to DijonBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Dijon to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 15m€66–132Fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Luxembourg (LUX)NCE - LUX
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
6h 59m€64–222
Nice to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Metz is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Metz is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €65 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Metz. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Metz via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Metz. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Metz Ville via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Nice and Metz is 1288 km. The road distance is 844.2 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 38m and costs €100 - €330.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Nice to Metz, including transfers.
Nice to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Nice to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 8h 38m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Metz Ville via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Metz via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–240
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nice Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- 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 Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €33–37
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nancy to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Dijon to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- service@mobiliteit.lu
- Website
- mobiliteit.lu
Bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Nice to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Metz is 844 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Nice to Metz.
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