The average train between Metz and Edinburgh takes 15h 50m and the fastest train takes 11h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Edinburgh. 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 Metz and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Luxembourg and take an average of 15h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 56m • 3 changes



12h 45m • 3 changes



11h 54m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



23h 7m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
Metz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Metz to Edinburgh train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Edinburgh is 987.6 km. The road distance is 1,289 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Edinburgh Waverley via Luxembourg, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 44m.