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How to get fromDunkirk to Metzby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 22m
    €118–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 37m
    €38–62

  3. Drive  421 km

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Metzcar car 421 km
    4h 22m
    €77–112

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain train Tgv
    5h 20m
    €115–172

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lorraine Tgvtrain train Trn
    5h 24m
    €112–168

Dunkirk to Metz by train and foot

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Metz Ville via Paris Nord and Paris Est in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Metz - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 7h 37m.

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