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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Cannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £100, while a train costs an average of £168.
Distance: 622 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£168 Average Price | £100 Average Price Cheapest | £203 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration Fastest 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 32m Average total duration 16h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Cannes:
A coach is £68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Cannes costing on average £168.
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Coach takes on average 16h 32m.
The journey is about 22m faster (8h 38m by train vs 9h 0m by car) and roughly £35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£168 vs £203). 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.
How to get to Cannes from Metz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Metz to Cannes is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cannes are Nice, Antibes, Menton, Grasse and Saint-Raphaël. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cannes on Omio.
Nice is a Mediterranean city on the Côte d'Azur known for the Promenade des Anglais and Vieux Nice. Pebble beaches, busy markets and French-Italian character give it a relaxed but lively feel.
Antibes is known for its walled old town, superyacht harbour and the Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi. It mixes Riviera polish with a lived-in historic centre and beaches.
Menton is a French Riviera town by the Italian border, known for its mild climate, lemons and Belle Époque charm. Its pastel old town rises above the sea, giving it a quieter, more traditional feel than many nearby resorts.
Grasse is a hillside town above the Côte d’Azur, known worldwide for perfume and traditional fragrance making. Its old centre, narrow lanes and Provençal atmosphere give it a calmer character than the Riviera resorts.
Saint-Raphaël is a Mediterranean resort town on the French Riviera, known for its beaches, marina and Belle Époque seafront. With the red rocks of the Massif de l'Esterel nearby, it feels lively yet relaxed and distinctly Provençal.
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Cannes:
A coach is £68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Cannes costing on average £168.
Other travel options to Cannes take longer:
Coach takes on average 16h 32m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Cannes as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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