The average train between Metz and Montbrison takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Montbrison. 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 4 times a day between Metz and Montbrison. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Montbrison at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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13h 41m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz to Montbrison? 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 Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville station and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux station via Paris Est station and Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Metz to Montbrison train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Montbrison train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
The distance between Metz and Montbrison is 421.5 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Montbrison via Paris Est, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 6h 14m.