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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Metz takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

5h 49m
Duration
826 km
Distance
€295
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
5h 52m
€230–420

Reading to Metz train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Metz. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Metz at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 32m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 55m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui4h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui4h 48m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui5h 5m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Metz? 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.

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  • Distance: 825.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Metz Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 52m.

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