What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Metz?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Metz is to train and bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Metz?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Metz. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Metz Ville via Lille Flandres and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Calais to Metz?

The distance between Calais and Metz is 640 km. The road distance is 446.8 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Metz without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 46m and costs €100 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Metz?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Calais to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Metz train from?

Calais to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Metz train arrive?

Calais to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Metz is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Calais to Metz.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Metz?

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Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 768+ hotels available in Metz.

Calais to Metz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais 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
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 46m
€102–226
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 41m
€47–100
Drive 446.8 km
1. Drive from Calais to Metzcar 446.8 km
4h 11m
€69–100
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Trn
6h 16m
€109–220
Train, bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus 834
9h 9m
€86–175

Calais to Metz by train and foot

60Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 640.5 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Metz Ville via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 46m.

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