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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Metz is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Metz - Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Metz Ville. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Lyon to Metz?

The distance between Lyon and Metz is 648 km. The road distance is 446.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Metz without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €120 - €190.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Ville takes 5h 8m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Metz bus from?

Lyon to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Metz train from?

Lyon to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Metz?

The best way to get from Lyon to Metz is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Metz bus arrive?

Lyon to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Metz train arrive?

Lyon to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Metz is 446 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Lyon to Metz.

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

Book your Lyon to Metz train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Metz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 812+ hotels available in Metz.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Metz?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Metz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 8m
€120–190
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Metzrideshare 446 km
5h 23m
€29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 55m
€30–60
Drive 446.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Metzcar 446.3 km
4h 17m
€72–103
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
4h 37m
€142–344
Fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LYS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
3. Take the train from Thionville to Metz Villetrain
8h 6m

Lyon to Metz by train (TGV)

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Distance: 648.3 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Ville every 3 hours. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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