The average train between Metz and Lens takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. 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.
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 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz to Lens? 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 Lens. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Lens station via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Metz to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Metz to Lens train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Metz and Lens is 281.1 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Lens via Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 4h 14m.