There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Metz by bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 30m€17–35Train
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
3h 54m€90–267Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Brussels to Metz266.7 km
3h 25m€17Drive 267.1 km
- Drive from Brussels to Metzcar 267.1 km
2h 52m€42–61
Brussels to Metz by bus
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 52m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station station and arriving at Metz - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
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 54m.
The distance between Brussels and Metz is 274 km. The road distance is 267.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Metz without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €17 - €35.
The bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Brussels to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi 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 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Metz, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Metz Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- 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 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- 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
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus 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 52m 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.


























