The average train between Leeuwarden and Metz takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 twice daily between Leeuwarden and Metz. The earliest departure is at 8:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Metz at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Metz. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Metz station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Leeuwarden to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Metz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Metz train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Metz is 454.6 km. The road distance is 994 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Metz Ville via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 7h 50m.