The average train between Calais and Metz takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 every 4 hours between Calais and Metz. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Metz at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Calais to Metz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Metz. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Metz station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Calais to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Calais to Metz train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Calais and Metz is 369.5 km. The road distance is 640 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Metz Ville via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 45m.