There are 4 ways to get from Lille to Metz by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 55m€31–51Train
- Take the train from Herentals to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
7h 59m€59–94Drive 308.1 km
- Drive from Lille to Metzcar 308.1 km
3h 25m€59–85Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 11 to Mechelen Station perron 11bus 51b
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Metzbus FlixBus N839
8h 46m€35–49
Lille to Metz by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Metz is to bus via Brussels which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Lille Eikenlaan and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Vorselaar Dorp and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Metz. However, there are services departing from Herentals and arriving at Metz Ville via Bruxelles-Central and Thionville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Lille and Metz is 360 km. The road distance is 308.1 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Metz without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lille to Metz, including transfers.
Lille to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.
Lille to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Herentals station.
The best way to get from Lille to Metz is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Lille, Belgium and Metz, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Metz - Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille Eikenlaan to Metz Ville via Herentals Station afstaphalte, Herentals, Bruxelles-Central, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Gare Rocade, Thionville, Gare routière, and Thionville in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Herentals to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Herentals Station perron 11 to Mechelen Station perron 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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Booking & Getting There
Lille to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.
Lille to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Metz is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Lille to Metz.
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