How to travel from Dunkirk to Metz, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Metz is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille then Brussels-North train station and then to Metz.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance437km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Metz

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Dunkirk and Metz is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Dunkirk and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Metz. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Eurostar, Belgian Railways and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Dunkirk and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunkirk and Metz. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille and Brussels-North train station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Metz. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then 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 3h 35m.

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 Dunkirk and Metz. The distance is around 437km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Metz

Transport options from Dunkirk to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 35m
€145($145)
every 4 hours626km (389 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€125($125)
3 times a week604km (375 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 5m
€78($78)
every 2 hours479km (297 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€36($36)
once daily478km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€79($79)
on demand437km (272 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