There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Lens by train (TGV), 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 Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
3h 22m€87–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 25m€36–64Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Metz to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
7h 24m€40–68Drive 358 km
- Drive from Metz to Lenscar 358 km
3h 26m€56–81Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
7h 26m€70–138
Metz to Lens by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Lens is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 22m and costs €85 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Lens. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Gare Rue De Tournai via Brussels-North train station and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Lens. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Metz and Lens is 512 km. The road distance is 358 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 22m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Metz to Lens, including transfers.
Metz to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 22m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Lens via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Lens via Brussels-North train station, Lille, Lille Europe, Gare Rue De Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Luxembourg to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Metz to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Lens is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Metz to Lens.
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