The average train between Groningen and Metz takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen 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 twice daily between Groningen and Metz. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Metz at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 15m • 2 changes


8h • 2 changes


8h 16m • 2 changes


8h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Metz station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Groningen to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Groningen to Metz train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Metz is 456.7 km. The road distance is 1,027 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Metz Ville via Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 54m.