Train Metz to Lens from €128 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Lens takes 5h 2m 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.

5h 2m
Duration: 512 km
Distance: €128
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 42m

€92–180

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 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

3:05 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 9:37 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
9:01 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
11h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 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, April 29, 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, April 30, 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 1, 2026

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

Departing Saturday, May 2, 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
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:58 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
5:14 PM → 8:02 PM
2h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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