The average train between Lens and Metz takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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 every 4 hours between Lens and Metz. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Metz at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Metz. However, there are services departing from Arras station and arriving at Metz Ville station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Lens to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
Lens to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.
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The distance between Lens and Metz is 281.1 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Metz Ville via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 4h 24m.