The average train between Metz and Basel takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Basel. 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 Metz and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 1:10 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 59m • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change

2h 35m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change

2h 59m • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change

2h 36m • 1 change

3h 5m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Basel. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Basel station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Metz to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel St. Johann station.
Book your Metz to Basel train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Metz and Basel is 202.1 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Basel St. Johann via Mulhouse Ville in around 2h 47m.