There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Calais 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 Lille FlandresTgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
5h 45m€96–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Liège GuilleminsN473 / ...
- Take the bus from Liege to Calais
7h 25m€23–35Drive 447 km
- Drive from Metz to Calais447 km
4h 7m€68–99Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
8h 11m€38–115Train
- 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 Calais VilleTer
8h 41m€56–113
Metz to Calais by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Calais is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Calais. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Calais via Liege. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
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 Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Metz and Calais is 641 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 45m and costs €95 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Metz to Calais, including transfers.
Metz to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz 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 45m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 25m.
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 Lille Flandres in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Calais via Liège Guillemins and Liege in around 7h 25m.
- 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
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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
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 Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- 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 Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
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
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Luxembourg to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- 1st Class
- €23–35
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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz to Liège Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0745 638 910
- transnicolaescu@yahoo.com
- Website
- transnicolaescu.ro
Bus from Liege to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- transnicolaescu.ro
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins 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 7m to drive from Metz to Calais.
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