There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Metz by train (TGV), rideshare, train, 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 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 27m€93–179Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Valenciennes to Metz289.2 km
3h 55m€19–21Train
- Take the train from Valenciennes to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Thionvilletrain Ter
5h 16m€52–93Train #2
- Take the train from Valenciennes to Maubeugetrain Ter
- Take the train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Centraltrain S63 / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
7h 51m€55–90Drive 289.1 km
- Drive from Valenciennes to Metzcar 289.1 km
3h 37m€47–67
Valenciennes to Metz by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 37m and costs €45 - €70.
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 27m.
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 27m and costs €90 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Valenciennes to Metz, including transfers.
Valenciennes to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes 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 37m to drive from Valenciennes to Metz.
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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 27m.
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 Valenciennes to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valenciennes to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valenciennes to Maubeuge
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maubeuge to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Namur to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Valenciennes to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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