The average train between Cardiff and Metz takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Metz. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Metz at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Metz. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Metz station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Cardiff to Metz train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Metz train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Cardiff to Metz train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Metz is 713.7 km. The road distance is 1,001 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Metz Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 13m.