There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Metz by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
5h 3m€56–252Fly to Luxembourg, bus
cheapest- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane NCE - LUX
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
6h 58m€41–263Train via Paris
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
8h 38m€203–472Bus
- Take the bus from Nice to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 482 / ...
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Metzbus N235
14h 25m€58–107Drive 844.2 km
- Drive from Nice to Metzcar 844.2 km
10h 11m€132–191Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Nancytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nancy to Metz Villetrain Ter
10h 59m€194–309Bus via Basel
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Basel to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 51m€72–102
Nice to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Metz is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Metz is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs €55 - €260.
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 707 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 €200 - €480.
It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 €200 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 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 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- 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
- €30–180
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–150
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–260
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–40
- 1st Class
- €50–65
Train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €150–200
- 1st Class
- €190–250
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- 1st Class
- €80–100
Train from Nice Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €180–290
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €180–240
- 1st Class
- €230–290
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 Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–350
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €160–240
- Rail 1st Class
- €250–350
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–80
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Nancy to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14–21
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
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Basel to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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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 11m to drive from Nice to Metz.
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