The average train between Metz and Leuven takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Leuven. 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 Leuven. 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 Leuven at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Leuven station via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Metz to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Metz to Leuven train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Leuven is 222.2 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Louvain via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 10m.