There are 4 ways to get from Arras to Metz by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
3h€81–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arras to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 2m€36–68Drive 343.3 km
- Drive from Arras to Metzcar 343.3 km
3h 28m€55–80Train
- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Trn
5h 35m€97–161
Arras to Metz by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arras to Metz is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Arras to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 3h and costs €80 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Arras to Metz. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Metz Ville via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Arras and Metz is 493 km. The road distance is 343.3 km.
The best way to get from Arras to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Arras to Metz, including transfers.
Arras to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.
Arras to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Arras to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 3h and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Arras, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Arras to Metz Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Metz - Bus Station via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arras to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Arras to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Arras to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Metz is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Arras to Metz.
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