There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris NordTgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz VilleTgv
4h 21m€72–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to MetzN90 / ...
5h 55m€29–59Drive 358.5 km
- Drive from Lens to Metz358.5 km
3h 24m€55–79Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine TgvTgv
5h 41m€90–184Train, bus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc / ...
- Take the train from Namur to LuxembourgIc / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P&R Gasperich/Howald to Metz Boulevard Poincare
8h 57m
Lens to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Metz is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Metz. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Metz via Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Metz. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Metz Ville via Arras and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Lens and Metz is 512 km. The road distance is 358.5 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 21m and costs €70 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Lens to Metz, including transfers.
Lens to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 21m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.
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 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Metz via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station and Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- 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 Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
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
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Flandres to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Namur to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- 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 Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Luxembourg P&R Gasperich/Howald to Metz Boulevard Poincare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Lens to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.
Lens to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Metz is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Lens to Metz.
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