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How to get fromLens to Metzby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
    3h 45m
    €82–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus bus Ski74
    2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 5m
    €31–57

  3. Drive 358.5 km

    1. Drive from Lens to Metzcar car 358.5 km
    3h 27m
    €56–80

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain train Trn
    5h 39m
    €95–188

  5. Train #2 (TGV)

    1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgvtrain train Tgv
    6h 15m
    €111–180

Lens to Metz by train and foot

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Metz Ville via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Metz - Bus Station via Lille, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 7h 5m.

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