Train Lens to Metz from €139 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lens and Metz takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. 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.

5h 8m
Duration: 512 km
Distance: €139
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv

3h 18m

€83–181

Lens to Metz train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lens and Metz. The earliest departure is at 6:26 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 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

10:22 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
11:51 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
3:52 PM → 8:10 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
11:51 AM → 4:48 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

10:44 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 9:04 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

8:39 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 9:04 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
6:38 PM → 11:04 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

10:22 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
3:52 PM → 7:04 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

8:39 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:41 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 9:04 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
6:38 PM → 11:04 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

6:26 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
11:51 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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