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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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 241 miles (388 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Metz to Lyon:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Lyon costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $273 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Lyon costing on average $324 (€265).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
Flight takes on average 11h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Metz to Lyon
How to get from Metz to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
510941:55 AM7h20Metz, Gare routière9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 510941:55 AM7h20Metz, Gare routière9:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH5647 · LH56726:30 AM3h10Luxembourg Airport9:40 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3181One-way1 transfer
Other options
55215:46 AM5h13Metz-Ville10:59 AMLyon Part Dieu$781One-way0 transfers- 4202+
885305:32 PM5h20Metz-Ville10:52 PMLyon Part Dieu$931One-way1 transfer - 98778:09 AM4h51Metz-Ville1:00 PMLyon Part Dieu$1471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:55 PM5h50Metz, Gare routière4:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$651One-way0 transfers
KL1714+
KL14356:05 PM4h45Luxembourg Airport10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2831One-way1 transfer- KL1708+
KL14316:00 AM7h25Luxembourg Airport1:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2831One-way1 transfer - KL1433+
KL171010:30 AM7h05Luxembourg Airport5:35 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Lyon:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Lyon costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $273 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Lyon costing on average $324 (€265).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
Flight takes on average 11h 33m.
- Around 22 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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