There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Calais 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 Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
5h 24m€125–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille to Calaisbus
9h€41–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Luxembourgbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 42m€87–174Drive 447 km
- Drive from Metz to Calaiscar 447 km
4h 11m€71–102Train
- 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 Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 24m€80–171
Metz to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Calais is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Calais via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Calais. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Calais Ville via Paris Nord and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Metz and Calais is 655 km. The road distance is 447 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Calais without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 24m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Metz to Calais, including transfers.
Metz to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.
Metz to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Calais is to train via Paris which takes 5h 24m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Calais Ville via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Calais via Brussels - Midi Train Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 9h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- 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 Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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 Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- €27–60
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–80
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Calais bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Metz to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Calais is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Metz to Calais.
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