The average train between Metz and Leiden takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Leiden. 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 5 times a day between Metz and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Leiden at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Leiden station via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Metz to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Leiden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Metz to Leiden train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Leiden is 358.1 km. The road distance is 797 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Leiden Centraal via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 5h 19m.