What is the cheapest way to get from Metz to Calais?

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Calais is to bus and train via Lille which costs €40 - €95 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Metz to Calais?

The fastest way to get from Metz to Calais is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Calais?

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 44m.

How far is it from Metz to Calais?

The distance between Metz and Calais is 641 km. The road distance is 447 km.

How do I travel from Metz to Calais without a car?

The best way to get from Metz to Calais without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 44m and costs €100 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Metz to Calais?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Metz to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Calais train from?

Metz to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.

Where does the Metz to Calais train arrive?

Metz to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Metz to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Calais is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Metz to Calais.

How do I get a train ticket from Metz to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 344+ hotels available in Calais.

Metz to Calais - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 44m
€103–229
Bus, train via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
8h 11m
€44–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
7h 27m
€50–91
Drive 447 km
1. Drive from Metz to Calaiscar 447 km
4h 10m
€69–99
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 7m
€86–176

Metz to Calais by train and foot

74Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 640.5 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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 44m.

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