The average train between Basel and Metz takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Metz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Metz. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Metz at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Metz. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Metz station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Basel to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Basel to Metz train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Metz is 202.1 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Metz Ville via Strasbourg in around 2h 54m.