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Centre Pompidou-Metz
Bold contemporary art museum with major temporary exhibitions in a landmark Shigeru Ban building. Metz’s most internationally known cultural attraction.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$7
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$15
Fastest journey on Sep 19
38 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
38 m
Trains on Sep 19
24
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nancy to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nancy to Metz will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 24 trains from Nancy to Metz, including 24 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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88571Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nancy to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nancy to Metz:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Metz costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (43m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Nancy to Metz trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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88503 | On time 6:51 AM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 7:30 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
834010 | On time 6:57 AM Nancy Ville | 0h54 | 7:51 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
835190 | On time 7:02 AM Nancy Ville | 0h41 | 7:43 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88505 | On time 7:20 AM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 7:58 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837511 | On time 7:28 AM Nancy Ville | 0h53 | 8:21 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88571 | 7:50 AM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 8:28 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837515 | 7:58 AM Nancy Ville | 1h00 | 8:58 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
834012 | On time 8:05 AM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 8:44 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837519 | 8:20 AM Nancy Ville | 0h41 | 9:01 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837521 | 8:28 AM Nancy Ville | 0h53 | 9:21 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837523 | 8:51 AM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 9:30 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837525 | 9:20 AM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 9:58 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837529 | 9:50 AM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 10:28 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837531 | 10:19 AM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 10:58 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837533 | 11:20 AM Nancy Ville | 0h40 | 12:00 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837535 | 11:28 AM Nancy Ville | 0h50 | 12:18 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88509 | 11:50 AM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 12:29 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837537 | 12:20 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 12:58 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837539 | 12:28 PM Nancy Ville | 0h53 | 1:21 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88511 | 12:50 PM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 1:29 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837541 | 1:20 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 1:58 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837543 | 1:28 PM Nancy Ville | 0h53 | 2:21 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88513 | 1:50 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 2:28 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837545 | 2:20 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 2:58 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88515 | 2:50 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 3:28 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837547 | 3:20 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 3:58 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837549 | 3:25 PM Nancy Ville | 0h58 | 4:23 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88517 | 3:50 PM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 4:29 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837553 | 4:20 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 4:58 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837555 | 4:28 PM Nancy Ville | 0h53 | 5:21 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88576 | 4:50 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 5:28 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
834016 | 4:58 PM Nancy Ville | 0h54 | 5:52 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88537 | 5:21 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 5:59 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837563 | 5:28 PM Nancy Ville | 0h53 | 6:21 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837565 | 5:50 PM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 6:29 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837567 | 5:55 PM Nancy Ville | 0h56 | 6:51 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
88539 | 6:20 PM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 6:59 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837571 | 6:28 PM Nancy Ville | 0h53 | 7:21 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837573 | 6:50 PM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 7:29 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837575 | 6:57 PM Nancy Ville | 0h54 | 7:51 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837577 | 7:20 PM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 7:59 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837579 | 7:26 PM Nancy Ville | 0h55 | 8:21 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
834026 | 7:48 PM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 8:27 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837583 | 8:20 PM Nancy Ville | 0h40 | 9:00 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837585 | 8:28 PM Nancy Ville | 0h55 | 9:23 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837587 | 8:51 PM Nancy Ville | 0h38 | 9:29 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837591 | 9:50 PM Nancy Ville | 0h39 | 10:29 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
837595 | 10:37 PM Nancy Ville | 0h53 | 11:30 PM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
837601 | 6:28 AM Nancy Ville | 0h53 | 7:21 AM Metz-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Nancy to Metz run on average 15 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 but you can travel from only $3 by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 5:28 AM |
Last train 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Metz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Metz trip today.
Bold contemporary art museum with major temporary exhibitions in a landmark Shigeru Ban building. Metz’s most internationally known cultural attraction.
Museum of Metz and the region, spanning archaeology to fine arts in La Cour d'Or. Essential for understanding the city’s Gallo-Roman roots.
Museum tracing the 1870 war and annexation era through objects and documents. Valuable for visitors interested in Franco-German regional history.
Historic central square lined with arcades and cafés, famous for its yellow stone facades and lively atmosphere day and night.
Waterside island quarter with theatre, gardens, and classic views toward Temple Neuf. A scenic walking area especially attractive at sunset.
Main shopping and strolling street in the old center, connecting key squares and monuments. Ideal for an easy first walk through Metz.
Rustic open tart from Lorraine with smoked bacon, cream and egg custard. It is one of the region's signature dishes and widely eaten in Metz.
Dense fruit spread made from local Mirabelle plums. It showcases Lorraine's emblematic fruit and is enjoyed on toast, pastries or desserts.
Golden tart baked with sweet Mirabelle plums from Lorraine. It is a seasonal specialty strongly associated with Metz and the Moselle area.
Michelin-starred dining near central Metz, known for refined seasonal French cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Two-Michelin-star destination by Christophe Dufossé, offering creative fine dining with seasonal produce in a contemporary upscale room.
Historic traditional restaurant celebrated for regional Lorraine dishes, especially quiche and Mirabelle desserts, in a classic old-town atmosphere.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are usually below Paris, while local transit and cafes stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is included in France. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Metz-Ville -> Place d'Armes, Metz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nancy to Metz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Metz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nancy to Metz trains use the Nancy Ville to Metz-Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Metz Nord. Use this guide to compare Nancy and Metz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nancy Ville is 2 km from Nancy city centre. Public transport options include:
Nancy Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lor'n Food, PAUL, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in the gallery connecting the two halls next to PAUL.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:40 - 18:00, Sat: 07:00 - 18:00, Sun: 12:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located at the Hall République between the two automatic doors leading to platform 1.
Available at Nancy Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nancy Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nancy Ville: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include KOSY Appart'Hôtels Nancy - Coeur de Ville, ibis Nancy Centre Gare et Congrès, Hôtel Mercure Nancy Centre Gare.
Metz-Ville is 1 km from Metz city centre. Public transport options include:
Metz-Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Terroirs de Lorraine Michel Roth, Starbucks, Bonne Journée
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00, Sat: 07:00 - 19:00, Sun: 12:00 - 19:00. Information desks are located opposite the main entrance, next to the lost and found counter.
Available at Metz-Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Metz-Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metz-Ville: Accessible restrooms, elevators, escalators, and wheelchair access, as well as facilities for those with visual/auditory impairment. There are call buttons for assistance when staff are not available.
Nearby hotels include ATC, Ibis Metz Centre Gare, Hotel Bristol Metz Centre Gare.
Metz Nord is 2 km from Metz city centre. Public transport options include:
Metz Nord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Metz Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Metz Nord.
Available at Metz Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Metz Nord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metz Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include ibis Metz Woippy, Hotel Campanile Metz Nord, Première Classe Metz Nord - Talange.
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