There are 6 ways to get from Metz to Lille by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 EstTgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille FlandresTgv
3h 27m€80–198Bus via Brussels
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Brussels-North train stationN136 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
6h 18m€18–58Bus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 45m€22–70Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Metz to Lille339.7 km
4h 21m€22Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
- Take the train from Luxembourg to NamurIc / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc / ...
6h 16m€44–91Drive 340.1 km
- Drive from Metz to Lille340.1 km
3h 56m€52–75
Metz to Lille by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Lille is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 3h 27m and costs €80 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metz - Bus Station station and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Lille. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Lille Flandres via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Metz and Lille is 539 km. The road distance is 340.1 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 27m and costs €80 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Metz to Lille, including transfers.
Metz to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.
Metz to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 3h 27m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €70 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Lille Flandres via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €22–70 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- 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
- €50–110
- 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 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
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
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
- 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
- €22–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Metz to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Metz to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Lille is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Metz to Lille.
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