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Compare train and bus for Lille to Metz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $141.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lille to Metz
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Metz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Metz:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Metz costing on average $141.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $111 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59. The journey takes 6h 53m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Metz
How to get from Lille to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1662 · 304843:10 PM 11h15 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 2:25 AM Metz, Gare routière $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
1662 · 304843:10 PM 11h15 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 2:25 AM Metz, Gare routière $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
9870+
681317:59 AM 3h10 Lille-Europe 11:09 AM Metz-Ville $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
9832 · 5480+
681473:47 PM 3h41 Lille-Europe 7:28 PM Metz-Ville $115 1 One-way 2 transfers
7032 · 281711:30 AM 3h33 Lille-Europe 3:03 PM Metz-Ville $118 1 One-way 1 transfer
12526 · 5440+
6813910:57 AM 3h38 Lille-Europe 2:35 PM Metz-Ville $121 1 One-way 2 transfers
50449 · 47614:05 AM 12h24 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 4:29 PM Metz, Gare routière $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
3275 · 5047910:10 AM 9h05 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 7:15 PM Metz, Gare routière $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Metz:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Metz costing on average $141.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Metz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Metz by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Metz by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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