The average train between Madrid and Metz takes 21h 53m and the fastest train takes 20h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Metz. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Metz at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Metz. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Metz station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.
Madrid to Metz train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Metz train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Madrid to Metz train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Metz is 1,240.5 km. The road distance is 1,997 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Metz Ville via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, and Paris Est in around 13h 30m.