There are 7 ways to get from Dover to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car, plane, or car 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
best- Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz VilleTgv
6h 54m€155–560Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to LilleN280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h€37–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to LilleN280 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine TgvTgv
7h 54m€93–185Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Drive from Calais to Metz
5h 43m€101–142Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)LCY - LUX
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
7h 37m€115–394Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris1710 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to MetzN215 / ...
10h 5m€38–82Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Metz
5h 11m
Dover to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Metz is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Metz is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Metz. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Metz Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Dover and Metz is 888 km.
The best way to get from Dover to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €150 - €600.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Dover to Metz, including transfers.
Dover to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.
Dover to Metz train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
The best way to get from Dover to Metz is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Dover, England and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Metz Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Metz - Bus Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 10h.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–330
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- 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
Train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-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 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
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- service@mobiliteit.lu
- Website
- mobiliteit.lu
Bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Dover to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Metz is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 11:17 PM in Dover and 12:17 AM in Metz.
Dover to Metz train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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