There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Metz by plane, train, train (TGV), car, or bus
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
4h 30m€65–260Train 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 15m€249–385Drive 844.2 km
- Drive from Nice to Metzcar 844.2 km
10h 10m€155–224Fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane NCE - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
6h 30mTrain
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Nancytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nancy to Metz Villetrain Ter
10h 51m€246–348
Nice to Metz by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Metz is to fly and train which costs €65 - €260 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Metz is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs €65 - €260.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs €240 - €390.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Nice to Metz, including transfers.
Nice to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville 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 10m to drive from Nice to Metz.
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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 Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €27–170
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Luxembourg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €190–270
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €230–340
- 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 Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nice Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €180–290
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nancy to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
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