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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Lens. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Lens via Luxembourg, Namur and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Metz to Lens?

The distance between Metz and Lens is 512 km. The road distance is 358 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 1m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Metz to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Lens bus from?

Metz to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Metz to Lens train from?

Metz to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Lens?

The best way to get from Metz to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 4h 1m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Metz to Lens bus arrive?

Metz to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Metz to Lens train arrive?

Metz to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Metz to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Lens is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Metz to Lens.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Metz to Lens?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Lens by train (TGV), bus, 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 Arrastrain Tgv
4h 1m
€83–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 25m
€30–54
Drive 358 km
1. Drive from Metz to Lenscar 358 km
3h 26m
€56–81
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Metz to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
7h 34m
€32–59
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 / ...
7h 52m
€73–149

Metz to Lens by train and bus

75Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.8 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Metz, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Lens via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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