There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Arras by train (TGV), bus, 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 Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
3h 3m€88–148Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
7h 10m€43–69Drive 343.7 km
- Drive from Metz to Arrascar 343.7 km
3h 27m€65–94Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
7h 47m€79–131Bus
- Take the bus from Metz to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N215 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Arrasbus 781
7h 48m€44–66
Metz to Arras by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Arras is to bus and train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Arras is to train via Paris which takes 3h 3m and costs €85 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Arras. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Arras via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
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 3m.
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 3m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 3m 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 3m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 48m.
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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Arras via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 7h 48m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- 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 Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Luxembourg to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Metz to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Metz to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 27m to drive from Metz to Arras.
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