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

The cheapest way to get from Douai to Metz is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douai to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Douai and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Douai to Metz. However, there are services departing from Douai and arriving at Metz Ville via Arras and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Douai to Metz?

The distance between Douai and Metz is 518 km. The road distance is 339.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Douai to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Douai to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douai to Metz train from?

Douai to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Douai to Metz?

The best way to get from Douai to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Douai to Metz train arrive?

Douai to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Douai to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Douai to Metz is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Douai to Metz.

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

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Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 220+ hotels available in Metz.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Douai to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 30m
€76–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 50m
€31–62
Drive 339.4 km
1. Drive from Douai to Metzcar 339.4 km
3h 27m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Orchies to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Thionvilletrain Ter
7h 40m
€49–127
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
9h 51m
€83–146

Douai to Metz by train and foot

62Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 518.2 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Douai, Hauts-de-France, France and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Douai to Metz Ville via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 6h.

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