There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Dunkirk 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 Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
4h 44m€110–205Bus
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 - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
8h 1m€32–61Drive 420.8 km
- Drive from Metz to Dunkirkcar 420.8 km
4h 20m€66–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz to Brussels-North train stationbus 834
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 328 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
8h 42m€39–74Train
- 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 Dunkerquetrain Ter
9h 2m€80–164
Metz to Dunkirk by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Metz and Dunkirk is 605 km. The road distance is 420.8 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 44m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Metz to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Metz to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.
Metz to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Dunkirk is to train via Paris which takes 4h 44m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Dunkerque via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- 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
- €50–110
- 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 Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- 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
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- 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 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Metz to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Dunkirk is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Metz to Dunkirk.
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