What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Metz?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Metz is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Metz?

The fastest way to get from Lille to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Metz?

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.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Metz?

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 39m.

How far is it from Lille to Metz?

The distance between Lille and Metz is 360 km. The road distance is 308.1 km.

How do I travel from Lille to Metz without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to Metz without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €30 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Lille to Metz?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lille to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Metz bus from?

Lille to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Metz train from?

Lille to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Herentals station.

Train or bus from Lille to Metz?

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 39m.

Where does the Lille to Metz bus arrive?

Lille to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.

Where does the Lille to Metz train arrive?

Lille to Metz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Central station.

Can I drive from Lille to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Metz is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Lille to Metz.

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 818+ hotels available in Metz.

Lille to Metz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lille to Metz by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 55m
€30–51
Train
1. Take the train from Herentals to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
7h 39m
€58–94
Drive 308.1 km
1. Drive from Lille to Metzcar 308.1 km
3h 25m
€50–71
Bus via Oostmalle Busstation perron 3
1. Take the bus from Antwerp to Metzbus N136
7h 54m
€37–54

Lille to Metz by bus

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Distance: 360.3 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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 €24–40 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 39m.

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