There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Metz by train (TGV), bus, 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 Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 4m€98–186Rideshare
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€31–59Train
- Take the train from Valenciennes to Charleville Mezierestrain Ter
- Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to Thionvilletrain Ter
5h 8m€48–98Drive 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 €40 - €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 Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Valenciennes and Metz is 553 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 4m and costs €95 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Valenciennes station.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 4m and costs €95 - €190. 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 Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valenciennes - University to Metz - Bus Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valenciennes to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valenciennes to Charleville Mezieres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Charleville Mezieres to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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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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 TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord 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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