There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Metz by train (Eurostar, 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 Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 28m€100–255Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels Southbus N84
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 29m€26–85Drive 376.9 km
- Drive from Ostend to Metzcar 376.9 km
3h 56m€58–83Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
8h 8m€38–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
9h 37m€51–83
Ostend to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Metz is to train which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Metz. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Ostend and Metz is 736 km. The road distance is 376.9 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 28m and costs €95 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Ostend to Metz, including transfers.
Ostend to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 5h 28m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €85 and takes 8h 29m.
Ostend to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Metz is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Ostend to Metz.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Ostende to Metz Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Metz - Bus Station via Bruges, Bruges, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €20–29
- 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- 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 Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–25
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–26
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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