The average train between Metz and Basel takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Basel. 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 3 hours between Metz and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Basel. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Basel station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Metz to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Metz to Basel train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Metz and Basel is 202.1 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Basel Sbb via Strasbourg in around 2h 23m.