The average train between Heerlen and Metz takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen 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 5 times a day between Heerlen and Metz. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Metz at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 45m • 2 changes


6h 29m • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes


6h 16m • 2 changes


5h 15m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


6h • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes


5h 15m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 3m • 2 changes


5h 15m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 3m • 2 changes


5h 15m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 3m • 2 changes


5h 15m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


6h • 2 changes


4h 53m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Heerlen 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 Heerlen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Metz station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Heerlen to Metz train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Metz train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Book your Heerlen to Metz train tickets online with Arriva NL, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heerlen and Metz is 196.7 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Metz Ville via Liège-Guillemins, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Gare Rocade, Thionville, Gare routière, and Thionville in around 6h 42m.