There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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
3h 37m€99–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus Ski74
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 7m€35–57Drive 358.5 km
- Drive from Lens to Metzcar 358.5 km
3h 27m€66–95Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 35m€109–161Train #2
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
8h 15m€71–115
Lens to Metz by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Metz is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €95.
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 and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
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 3h 37m.
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 3h 37m and costs €95 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Lens to Metz, including transfers.
Lens to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille 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 3h 37m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 7m.
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 37m. 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 7m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Flandres to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Namur to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lens to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV 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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