The average train between Metz and Lake Maggiore takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Lake Maggiore. 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 Metz and Lake Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz to Lake Maggiore? 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 Metz to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville station and arriving at Bellinzona station via Strasbourg station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Metz to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
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The distance between Metz and Lake Maggiore is 394.4 km. The road distance is 559 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Locarno via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 1m.