The average train between Leiden and Metz takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 Leiden and Metz. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Metz at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Metz. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Metz station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Leiden to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Leiden to Metz train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leiden and Metz is 358.1 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Metz Ville via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 40m.