Train Cardiff to Metz from €351 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Metz takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. 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.

8h 47m
Duration: 1,001 km
Distance: €351
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv

€277–507

Cardiff to Metz train times

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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:18 PM → 10:04 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 8:51 AM
Arrives next day
15h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 PM → 12:03 PM
Arrives next day
14h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:51 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:48 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 5:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:04 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:51 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:48 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 5:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:04 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:51 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:48 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 5:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:04 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:51 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:48 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
9:49 AM → 5:41 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 7:04 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:48 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 7:04 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 9:04 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:50 AM → 4:47 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 5:41 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 7:04 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 9:04 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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Distance: 1,000.8 km
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Metz, France?

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.

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