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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Metz is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Lille and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Metz. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Metz Ville via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Metz?

The distance between Dunkirk and Metz is 605 km. The road distance is 421 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 26m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Dunkirk to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Metz bus from?

Dunkirk to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Metz train from?

Dunkirk to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Metz?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 26m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Metz bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Metz is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Dunkirk to Metz.

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

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

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

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 26m
€108–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus
3. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
7h 35m
€34–63
Drive 421 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Metzcar 421 km
4h 22m
€66–95
Train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Trn
5h 24m
€100–200
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
6h 43m
€118–194

Dunkirk to Metz by train and foot

69Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.8 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Metz Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Metz - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 7h 35m.

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