There are 8 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, 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 Clermont Ferrand to Paris Bercytrain Intercités
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 13m€122–249Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz517.7 km
6h 57m€40Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus 799 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus
- Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Metz - Bus Stationbus
9h 30m€53–100Fly to Luxembourg
- Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane CFE - LUX
8h 3m€126–762Train
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Villetrain Tgv
8h 32m€167–291Bus via Bulgnéville
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus 799 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Vittelbus
- Take the bus from Vittel to Metzbus
11h 10m€54–95Drive 516.7 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Metzcar 516.7 km
5h 57m€81–116Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane CFE - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain
5h 16m€433–824
Clermont-Ferrand to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz is to rideshare which costs €40 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs €430 - €850.
No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Metz Ville via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Metz is 737 km. The road distance is 516.7 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 13m and costs €120 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 6h 13m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €800 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Metz Ville via Paris Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Luxembourg via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–750
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–600
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Luxembourg via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–900
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Paris Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Vittel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Vittel to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Bercy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Metz is 517 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Metz.
Book your Clermont-Ferrand to Metz train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Clermont-Ferrand to Metz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Clermont-Ferrand and Metz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















