There are 5 ways to get from Arras to Metz by train (TGV), train, 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
2h 45m€80–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arras to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Metzbus N215 / ...
8h€36–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 45m€40–75Drive 343.3 km
- Drive from Arras to Metzcar 343.3 km
3h 28m€54–78Train
- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 14m€125–198
Arras to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arras to Metz is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Arras to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 2h 45m and costs €80 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Metz. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Metz via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
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 2h 45m.
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 2h 45m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 2h 45m 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 2h 45m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h.
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 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Metz via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 8h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Arras to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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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