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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Metz is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Metz?

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 Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Metz?

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.

How far is it from Lens to Metz?

The distance between Lens and Metz is 512 km. The road distance is 358.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 20m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Lens to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Metz bus from?

Lens to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Metz train from?

Lens to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Metz?

The best way to get from Lens to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 20m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Lens to Metz bus arrive?

Lens to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.

Where does the Lens to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Metz is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Lens to Metz.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 20m
€70–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 55m
€29–43
Drive 358.5 km
1. Drive from Lens to Metzcar 358.5 km
3h 26m
€55–79
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 43m
€85–195
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
9h 19m
€36–63

Lens to Metz by train and foot

62Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 511.9 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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 Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 5h 55m.

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