There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Ostend by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
4h 49m€112–304Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Brussels-North train stationN136 / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to OstendeIc / ...
5h 53m€24–64Drive 376.5 km
- Drive from Metz to Ostend376.5 km
3h 55m€58–84Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
6h 45m€40–76Bus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Antwerp - RooseveltplaatsBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
8h 3m€34–77
Metz to Ostend by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €24 - €65 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Ostend is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Ostende via Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Metz and Ostend is 736 km. The road distance is 376.5 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Ostend without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 49m and costs €110 - €310.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Metz to Ostend, including transfers.
Metz to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.
Metz to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Ostend is to train via Paris which takes 4h 49m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Ostend, Belgium?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Ostende via Paris Est, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–17
Train from Brussels-Nord to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €18–26
Train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €20–29
- 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €17–26
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
- €13–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.
Metz to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Ostend is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Metz to Ostend.
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