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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 an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $278.
Distance: 379 miles (610 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$132 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Nantes:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Nantes costing on average $132 (€107).
A bus is $236 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Nantes costing on average $278 (€226).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
The journey is about 3h 7m faster (4h 4m by train vs 7h 11m by car) and roughly $99 (€80) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($132 (€107) vs $230 (€187)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
7990 · 870812:40 AM12h15Metz, Gare routière2:55 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
7990 · 870812:40 AM12h15Metz, Gare routière2:55 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2870 · 88173:07 PM4h13Metz-Ville7:20 PMNantes station$1121One-way1 transfer
Other options
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681347:15 AM5h36Metz-Ville12:51 PMNantes station$841One-way1 transfer
2864 · 887510:58 AM4h52Metz-Ville3:50 PMNantes station$931One-way1 transfer
2650 · 89136:23 AM5h31Metz-Ville11:54 AMNantes station$931One-way1 transfer
4861 · 980838:15 AM12h15Metz, Gare routière8:30 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$341One-way1 transfer
50478 · 40359:55 AM12h34Metz, Gare routière10:29 PMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM13h05Metz, Gare routière4:25 AMPôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Nantes:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Nantes costing on average $132 (€107).
A bus is $236 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Nantes costing on average $278 (€226).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
- 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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