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4.6Travel optionsfrom Metz to Lille
How to get from Metz to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:40 PM7h55Metz11:35 PMLilleKč5201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:40 PM7h55Metz11:35 PMLilleKč5201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:20 AM5h45Metz8:05 AMLilleKč5721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:00 AM5h55Metz8:55 AMLilleKč5661One-way0 transfers
4:05 AM11h50Metz3:55 PMLilleKč5941One-way0 transfers- 3:50 AM12h05Metz3:55 PMLilleKč6371One-way0 transfers
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Compare train and bus for Metz to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Metz to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč403. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 Kč403, and a train costs an average of Kč1456.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč770 Average price Cheapest | Kč2560 Average price | Kč2376 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Lille:
A bus is Kč1790 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Lille costing on average Kč2560.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Lille:
A bus is Kč1790 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Lille costing on average Kč2560.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Lille-Europe.
- Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lille by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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