There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Omer to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
5h 17m€90–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from ST OMER - Gare to DUNKERQUE - Gare - QUAI 4bus 904
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
9h 49m€37–65Drive 415.3 km
- Drive from Saint-Omer to Metzcar 415.3 km
3h 59m€65–94Train
- Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain Trn
5h 51m€99–185Train #2
- Take the train from St Omer to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
6h 29m€115–187
Saint-Omer to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Omer to Metz is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Omer to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Omer to Metz station. However, there are services departing from ST OMER - Gare and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Omer to Metz. However, there are services departing from St Omer and arriving at Metz Ville via Lille Flandres and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Saint-Omer and Metz is 600 km. The road distance is 415.3 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Omer to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 17m and costs €90 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Saint-Omer to Metz, including transfers.
Saint-Omer to Metz bus services, operated by Arc en Ciel 1 – Réseau de transport interurbain du Nord (Hauts-de-France), depart from ST OMER - Gare station.
Saint-Omer to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Omer station.
The best way to get from Saint-Omer to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 5h 17m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Saint-Omer, Hauts-de-France, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from St Omer to Metz Ville via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ST OMER - Gare to Metz - Bus Station via DUNKERQUE - Gare - QUAI 4, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 9h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Omer to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Omer to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Omer to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 3 28 59 62 80
- Website
- Arc en Ciel 1 – Réseau de transport interurbain du Nord (Hauts-de-France)
Bus from ST OMER - Gare to DUNKERQUE - Gare - QUAI 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1
- Schedules at
- Arc en Ciel 1 – Réseau de transport interurbain du Nord (Hauts-de-France)
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Omer to Metz bus services, operated by Arc en Ciel 1 – Réseau de transport interurbain du Nord (Hauts-de-France), arrive at DUNKERQUE - Gare - QUAI 4 station.
Saint-Omer to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Omer to Metz is 415 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Saint-Omer to Metz.
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