The average train between Lugano and Metz takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 Lugano and Metz. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Metz at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Metz. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Metz station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Lugano to Metz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Metz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Lugano to Metz train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Metz is 404 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Metz Ville via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 7h 9m.