Train Metz to Lens from €127 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Lens takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 55m
Duration: 512 km
Distance: €127
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv

3h 44m

€93–174

Metz to Lens train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Metz and Lens. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Lens at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:14 PM → 8:02 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:01 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
11h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

8:54 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

8:54 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

8:54 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

8:54 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

8:54 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:26 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
1:52 PM → 5:04 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 9:02 PM
4h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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