There are 7 ways to get from Lille to Metz by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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 Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
3h 16m€87–183Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lille to Metz339.2 km
4h 20m€22Bus via Reims
- 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
5h 25m€28–53Train
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Trn
3h 53m€87–170Train #2 (TGV)
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 35m€107–169Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h€30–60Drive 339.9 km
- Drive from Lille to Metzcar 339.9 km
3h 56m€53–76
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 16m and costs €85 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille - Europe Train Station station and arriving at Metz - Bus Station station. Services depart twice 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 16m.
The distance between Lille and Metz is 538 km. The road distance is 339.9 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 16m and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Lille to Metz, including transfers.
Lille to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille 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 16m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Reims, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 25m.
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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Metz - Bus Station via Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact 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
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- 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
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lille to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Lille to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV 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.
Book your Lille to Metz train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lille to Metz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 821+ hotels available in Metz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lille and Metz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.