There are 6 ways to get from Charleroi to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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 Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 5m€97–260Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Charleroi to Metz235.7 km
3h 9m€16Bus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus flibco
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus N136 / ...
5h 28m€29–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 16m€18–50Train, bus via Luxembourg
- Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from THIONVILLE - Foch to METZ - Poincarebus 57R049
6h 38m€23–33Drive 234 km
- Drive from Charleroi to Metzcar 234 km
2h 47m€36–52
Charleroi to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Metz is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Metz. However, there are services departing from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 and arriving at Metz via Charleroi Airport and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Metz. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Charleroi and Metz is 677 km. The road distance is 234 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Metz without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €95 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Charleroi to Metz, including transfers.
Charleroi to Metz bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.
Charleroi to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Metz is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 to Metz via CHARLEROI Airport, Charleroi Airport, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
- 1st Class
- €10–16
Train from Namur to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 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
- €45–140
- 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
- €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
- €55–100
- 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
- €45–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–26
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 09 70 80 90 10
- webmestre@moselle.fr
- Website
- fluo.grandest.fr
Bus from THIONVILLE - Foch to METZ - Poincare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- fluo.grandest.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Charleroi to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charleroi to Metz bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.
Charleroi to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Metz is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Charleroi to Metz.
There are 790+ hotels available in Metz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charleroi and Metz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









































