How to travel from Arras to Metz, France

The distance between Arras and Metz is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arras to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Metz.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Metz

There are several options for getting from Arras to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Arras and Metz is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Arras and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Metz is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Metz. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Paris l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Belgian Railways and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Arras and Metz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arras and Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Metz Ville. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Metz is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Metz. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Arras and Metz. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Arras to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Metz

Transport options from Arras to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€105($105)
every 4 hours493km (306 miles)
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi5h 40m
€68($68)
once daily446km (277 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 55m
€130($130)
every 20 mins500km (311 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane3h 10m
€470($475)
every 20 mins618km (384 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane4h 55m
€260($260)
once daily713km (443 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€66($66)
every 3 hours520km (323 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Bus9h 15m
€25($25)
once daily449km (279 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€66($66)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Metz

The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Metz
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Metz
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
263km (164 miles) from Metz