There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Lens by train (TGV), bus, 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 Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
3h 43m€96–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 25m€34–56Drive 358 km
- Drive from Metz to Lenscar 358 km
3h 26m€66–95Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
7h 26m€78–125Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Metz to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
7h 34m€43–65
Metz to Lens by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Lens is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Lens. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Lens. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Lens via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Metz and Lens is 512 km. The road distance is 358 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 43m and costs €95 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Metz to Lens, including transfers.
Metz to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.
Metz to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 3h 43m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Lens via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Lens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Luxembourg to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Metz to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Metz to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Metz to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Lens is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Metz to Lens.
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