The average train between Lens and Metz takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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 Lens and Metz. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Metz at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lens 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 Lens to Metz. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Metz station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Lens to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Lens to Metz train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lens and Metz is 281.1 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Metz Ville via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 20m.