There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Arras 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 Metz Ville to Paris EstTgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to ArrasTgv
3h 2m€76–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVN1335 / ...
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to ArrasBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10m€27–58Drive 343.7 km
- Drive from Metz to Arras343.7 km
3h 24m€53–76Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
- Take the train from Luxembourg to NamurIc / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrasTer
7h 35m€54–105Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz to Brussels-North train station834
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille712 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to ArrasTer
7h 38m€29–72
Metz to Arras by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Arras is to bus which costs €27 - €60 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Arras is to train via Paris which takes 3h 2m and costs €75 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Arras. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Arras via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Arras. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Arras via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Metz and Arras is 493 km. The road distance is 343.7 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Arras without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 2m and costs €75 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Metz to Arras, including transfers.
Metz to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Arras is to train via Paris which takes 3h 2m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Arras via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Arras via Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- 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 Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–80
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Luxembourg to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV station.
Metz to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Arras is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Metz to Arras.
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