Day trip from Nancy to Metz
Metz lies 48 km (30 mi) north of Nancy, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 48 km (30 mi) apart, Metz is a realistic day trip from Nancy: about 47 min each way by road.
| Nancy | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 105,058 | 123,914 |
| Elevation | 212 m (696 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 54000–54941 CEDEX 9 | 57000–57778 CEDEX 9 |
What to see in Metz
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Pompidou-Metz | 303,608 | 2019 |
| Musée de la Cour d'Or | 91,248 | 2019 |
| archives régionales du Grand-Est | 72 | 2023 |
The busiest is Centre Pompidou-Metz at 303,608 visitors in 2019. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Metz-Chambieres National Cemetery.
Where to book tours and tickets in Metz
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Staying in Metz
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Common questions
How far is Metz from Nancy?
48 km (30 mi) in a straight line, north of Nancy; by road roughly 59 km (37 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nancy to Metz by road?
About 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nancy and Metz?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.