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How to get fromMetz to Lensby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Lens by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain train Tgv
    3h 42m
    €90–152

  2. Bus via Brussels

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 39m
    €28–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metz to Brussels-North train stationbus bus N136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus FlixBus N781 / ...
    7h 36m
    €40–62

  4. Drive  358 km

    1. Drive from Metz to Lenscar car 358 km
    3h 26m
    €57–83

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    7h 29m
    €72–120

Metz to Lens by train and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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 and Paris Nord in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Lens via Brussels-North train station, Lille, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 36m.

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