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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Metz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $188.
Distance: 241 miles (388 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$83 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $303 Average price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Metz
How to get from Lyon to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 AM7h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:30 PMMetz, Gare routière$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
76642:55 PM6h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:50 PMMetz, Gare routière$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1077+
LH56442:25 PM3h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:40 PMLuxembourg Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
Other options
5516+
8857911:38 AM6h50Lyon Part Dieu6:28 PMMetz-Ville$1031One-way1 transfer
98966:00 PM5h02Lyon Part Dieu11:02 PMMetz-Ville$1031One-way0 transfers
55004:01 PM5h08Lyon Part Dieu9:09 PMMetz-Ville$1291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:25 AM6h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:30 AMMetz, Gare routière$631One-way0 transfers
510959:10 PM7h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:15 AMMetz, Gare routière$641One-way0 transfers
EN8911 · EN875210:15 AM3h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:00 PMLuxembourg Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
LH5673 · LH564210:15 AM3h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:00 PMLuxembourg Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
LH5673 · LH564410:15 AM7h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:40 PMLuxembourg Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Metz:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Metz costing on average $34 (€28).
A bus is $163 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Metz costing on average $188 (€153).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Metz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Intercités, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF to go to Metz by train.
- Travel with Air France to go to Metz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Metz by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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