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- Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris NordTgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz VilleTgv
4h 47m€86–250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 10m€26–97Drive 421.4 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Metz421.4 km
4h 22m€65–93Train
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine TgvTgv
6h 9m€94–198Train, bus
- Take the train from La Panne to Brussels-NordIc / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to MetzN136 / ...
9h 46m€30–62
Dunkirk to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Metz is to train and bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €60 - €95.
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 - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
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 47m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Metz is 605 km. The road distance is 421.4 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 47m and costs €85 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Dunkirk to Metz, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 47m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €100 and takes 8h 10m.
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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Metz - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €21–30
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from La Panne to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- 1st Class
- €24–35
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Metz is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Dunkirk to Metz.
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