There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Metz by train (TGV), train, 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- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 59m€101–208Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
8h 3m€45–89Drive 446.8 km
- Drive from Calais to Metzcar 446.8 km
4h 12m€70–101Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Trn
6h 17m€105–209Train #2
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
6h 53m€121–201
Calais to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Metz is to train and bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Metz. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Metz Ville via Lille Flandres and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Calais and Metz is 641 km. The road distance is 446.8 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 59m and costs €100 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Calais to Metz, including transfers.
Calais to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Metz is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Calais to Metz.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Metz Ville via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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