The average train between Leeuwarden and Metz takes 11h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. 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 5 times a day between Leeuwarden and Metz. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Metz at 2:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 11h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leeuwarden to Metz? 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 Leeuwarden to Metz. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Metz station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
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 1,016 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Metz Ville via Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 3m.