Travel optionsfrom Metz to Nantes
How to get from Metz to Nantes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Nantes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4861 · 980838:15 AM12h15Metz, Gare routière8:30 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$351One-way1 transfer
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4861 · 980838:15 AM12h15Metz, Gare routière8:30 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2864 · 1249710:59 AM4h51Metz-Ville3:50 PMNantes station$2841One-way1 transfer
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2872 · 88874:57 PM4h58Metz-Ville9:55 PMNantes station$1171One-way1 transfer
2870 · 89313:05 PM5h49Metz-Ville8:54 PMNantes station$1701One-way1 transfer
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681501:57 PM5h53Metz-Ville7:50 PMNantes station$2291One-way2 transfers
50478 · 508119:55 AM10h30Metz, Gare routière8:25 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$421One-way1 transfer
6466 · 509276:20 PM10h50Metz, Gare routière5:10 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:45 PM11h25Metz, Gare routière12:10 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$681One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Metz to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 379 miles (610 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$145 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price | $227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Nantes:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Nantes costing on average $145 (€118).
A bus is $213 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Nantes costing on average $262 (€214).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Nantes:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Nantes costing on average $145 (€118).
A bus is $213 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Nantes costing on average $262 (€214).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Nantes 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Nantes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
- Travel with KLM to go to Nantes by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Nantes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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