There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Metz by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 32m€93–201Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Valenciennes to Metz289.2 km
3h 55m€19–21Bus
- Take the bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 40m€32–59Train
- Take the train from Valenciennes to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Thionvilletrain Ter
5h 15m€51–104Drive 289.1 km
- Drive from Valenciennes to Metzcar 289.1 km
3h 35m€45–65
Valenciennes to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valenciennes to Metz is to rideshare which costs €19 - €21 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Valenciennes to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Valenciennes to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes - University and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Metz. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes and arriving at Metz Ville via Lille Flandres and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Valenciennes and Metz is 586 km. The road distance is 289.1 km.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Valenciennes to Metz, including transfers.
Valenciennes to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valenciennes - University station.
Valenciennes to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Metz Ville via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valenciennes - University to Metz - Bus Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 7h 40m.
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 Valenciennes to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- 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 Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Valenciennes to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Valenciennes to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–21
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Valenciennes to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Valenciennes to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valenciennes to Metz is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Valenciennes to Metz.
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