The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille to Metz
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
6 h 1 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Metz will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lille for Metz every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 6 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lille to Metz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £145.
Distance: 255 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£26 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £172 Average Price |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 50m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lille to Metz
Trains from Lille to Metz run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:03, the last at 17:20. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 08:03 |
Last train 17:20 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV INOUI from Lille to Metz trainsPKP Intercity, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV INOUI trains will get you between Lille and Metz from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Lille to Metz train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Metz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Metz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Metz
- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Terroirs de Lorraine Michel Roth
- Starbucks
- Bonne Journée
- Accessible restrooms, elevators, escalators, and wheelchair access, as well as facilities for those with visual/auditory impairment. There are call buttons for assistance when staff are not available.
- ATC
- Ibis Metz Centre Gare
- Hotel Bristol Metz Centre Gare
- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Located opposite the main entrance, next to the lost and found counter.
- Bus lines: 1/21/31, 2, 3, 5/25, 8, 9, 11/44, 13, 17, U, Noctambus 51, Noctambus 52
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER L1, TER L2, TER A14, TER L15, TER L27, TER L28, TER L30
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