There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Metz by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 20m€76–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 30m€29–59Drive 358.5 km
- Drive from Lens to Metzcar 358.5 km
3h 27m€56–80Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 43m€111–181Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Metzbus N136 / ...
8h 19m€33–62
Lens to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Metz is to bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 20m.
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 20m and costs €75 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Lens to Metz, including transfers.
Lens to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train 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 20m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 30m.
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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Metz - Bus Station via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 7h 30m.
- 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
- €35–60
- 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
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- 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
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lens to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi 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 27m to drive from Lens to Metz.
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