The average train between Metz and Lille takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. 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 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 4m.
Metz to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Metz to Lille train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
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 26m.