How to travel from Metz to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Metz to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 241 miles (388 km)

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$46

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5h 25m

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4h 55m

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7h 16m

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6h 46m

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from Metz to Lyon

How to get from Metz to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Metz to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094
    1:55 AM7h20
    Metz, Gare routière
    9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094
    1:55 AM7h20
    Metz, Gare routière
    9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH5643 · LH1078
    2:30 PM3h20
    Luxembourg Airport
    5:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $10981One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TGV INOUI9877
    8:09 AM4h50
    Metz-Ville
    12:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $951One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV INOUI9879
    12:10 PM4h53
    Metz-Ville
    5:03 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV INOUI2656 · 6613
    8:54 AM5h02
    Metz-Ville
    1:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2041One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 PM5h50
    Metz, Gare routière
    4:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $871One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1708+Air FranceKL1431
    6:00 AM7h25
    Luxembourg Airport
    1:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3071One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1712+KLMKL1435
    2:35 PM8h15
    Luxembourg Airport
    10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3071One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1712 · KL1427
    2:35 PM18h50
    Luxembourg Airport
    9:25 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3071One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Metz to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Metz to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Metz and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Lyon:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Lyon costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $81 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Lyon costing on average $101 (€81).

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

Flight takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Metz to Lyon is approximately 241 miles (388 km).
The average frequency per day from Metz to Lyon is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Metz to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Metz to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Metz to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, Luxembourg Railways (CFL).
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Metz to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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