There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris NordThalys
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz VilleTgv
3h 56m€97–304Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to MetzN136 / ...
4h 5m€14–40Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Metz266.7 km
3h 25m€17Drive 267.1 km
- Drive from Brussels to Metz267.1 km
2h 51m€41–59
Brussels to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Metz is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Metz. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Metz. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Metz Ville via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Brussels and Metz is 621 km. The road distance is 267.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Metz without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €95 - €310.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Brussels to Metz, including transfers.
Brussels to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Metz is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €40 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Metz Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Metz twice daily. Tickets cost €14–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.
Brussels to Metz train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Metz is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Brussels to Metz.
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Book your Brussels to Metz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels and Metz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























