How to travel from Lille to Metz

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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 prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €54.

Distance: 173 miles (279 km)

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€31

Average price

Cheapest

€96

Average price

6h 8m

Average total duration

5h 38m

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30m

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3h 14m

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2h 44m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Lille to Metz

How to get from Lille to Metz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lille to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus50918 · 4740
05:55PM5h45
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
11:40PMMetz, Gare routière
$301One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus83133 · 7991
07:00PM7h40
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
02:40AMMetz, Gare routière
$291One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TGV INOUI7534 · 2839
05:48PM3h16
Lille-Europe
09:04PMMetz-Ville
$1821One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGV INOUI7078 · 2647
07:44PM3h20
Lille Flandres
11:04PMMetz-Ville
$1241One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI12526 · 5440+SNCF | Autocar68139
10:53AM3h42
Lille-Europe
02:35PMMetz-Ville
$1431One-way
2 transfers
TGV INOUI5224 · 5482+SNCF | Autocar68135
09:36AM3h36
Lille Flandres
01:12PMMetz-Ville
$1481One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:40AM9h10
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
04:50PMMetz, Gare routière
$441One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 30484
06:42PM7h43
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
02:25AMMetz, Gare routière
$331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:00PM9h30
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
09:30PMMetz, Gare routière
$501One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Metz

Travel to Metz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to Metz.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Metz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Metz is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Metz:

A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Metz costing on average $68 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Metz is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Metz take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

The distance from Lille to Metz is approximately 173 miles (279 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Metz is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Metz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Metz-Ville.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Metz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Metz by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Metz by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Metz:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Metz often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Nancy, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Metz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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