How to travel from Metz to Lyon

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 €45.

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

A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Lyon costing on average €120.

A bus is €318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Lyon costing on average €363.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 40m.

Bus takes on average 8h 26m.

The distance from Metz to Lyon is approximately 241 miles (388 km).

The average frequency per day from Metz to Lyon is:

• Around 29 flights per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 3 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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 SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, asl airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus 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 SNCF | TGV INOUI.
• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.