There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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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 54m€103–219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Metzbus N215 / ...
8h 25m€50–84Drive 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 Flandres to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
6h 51m€123–212Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 26m€50–96
Calais to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Metz is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Metz. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Metz via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
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 54m.
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 54m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Calais to Metz, including transfers.
Calais to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 54m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 25m.
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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Metz via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 8h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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 Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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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