The average train between Metz and Lille takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Lille. 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 4 hours between Metz and Lille. 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 Lille at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 36m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Metz to Lille? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Lille. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Lille station via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Metz to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Metz to Lille train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Metz and Lille is 279.5 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Lille Flandres via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 3h 27m.