There are 6 ways to get from Lille to Metz by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz VilleTgv
3h 36m€79–241Bus via Brussels
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationN870 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to MetzN136 / ...
6h 45m€20–56Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h€24–90Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lille to Metz338.8 km
4h 20m€22Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine TgvTgv
3h 54m€82–167Drive 339.5 km
- Drive from Lille to Metz339.5 km
3h 56m€52–75
Lille to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Metz is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 3h 36m and costs €75 - €250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille - Europe Train Station station and arriving at Metz - Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Metz. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres and arriving at Metz Ville via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Lille and Metz is 539 km. The road distance is 339.5 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 36m and costs €75 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Lille to Metz, including transfers.
Lille to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.
Lille to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
The best way to get from Lille to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 3h 36m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €90 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Lille, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Metz Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €24–90 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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 Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
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
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–90
- 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 Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lille to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lille to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.
Lille to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Metz is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Lille to Metz.
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