The average train between Heerlen and Metz takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen to Metz. 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 3 times a day between Heerlen and Metz. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Metz at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Liège-Guillemins and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Metz station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Heerlen to Metz train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Metz train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Luxembourg station.
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The distance between Heerlen and Metz is 196.7 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Metz Ville via Liège-Guillemins, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Gare Rocade, Thionville, Gare routière, and Thionville in around 6h 10m.