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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 279 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price | £82 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Metz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Metz:
A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Metz costing on average £104.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £44. The journey takes 6h 53m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Metz from Lille by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lille to Metz is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Metz are Nancy, Strasbourg, Paris and Reims. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Metz on Omio.
Nancy is known for the grand Place Stanislas and one of France’s richest Art Nouveau legacies. Its compact centre blends 18th-century elegance with a lively student atmosphere and the distinct identity of Lorraine.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Reims is best known for its cathedral and its long connection with champagne production. Roman heritage and a compact centre give the city a grand but approachable feel.
Travel to Metz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to Metz.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Metz:
A coach is £66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Metz costing on average £104.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Metz as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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