Metz to Lens Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Lens takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 57m
Duration: 512 km
Distance: €124
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv

4h 4m

€91–154

Metz to Lens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Metz and Lens. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Lens at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:55 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:07 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
4:57 PM → 8:10 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:55 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:07 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
4:57 PM → 8:10 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:55 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:07 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
4:57 PM → 8:10 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:55 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:07 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
4:57 PM → 8:10 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:55 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:06 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
4:57 PM → 8:10 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:21 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
1:52 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
2:59 PM → 7:22 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:23 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 3:21 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 7:22 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
5:14 PM → 9:21 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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