The distance between Metz and Lille is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Metz to Lille by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Lille Europe.
Take the bus to Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan and then to Lille Boulevard de Turin.
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There are several options for getting from Metz to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Metz and Lille is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Metz and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Lille is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Lille. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Lille. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 45m.
Union Ivkoni and Flibco run regular bus services between Metz and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Lille Europe. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Lille is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Lille. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and Lille. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €27($27) | once daily | 398km (247 miles) |
Bus to Lille Bus Station Europe | 7h 45m | €21($21) | 5 times a week | 555km (345 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €66($66) | on demand | 365km (227 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.