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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille to Metz

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Oct

Cheapest price on 15 Oct

£98

Average ticket price on 15 Oct

£127

Fastest journey on 15 Oct

3 h 10 m

Average journey duration on 15 Oct

3 h 28 m

Trains on 15 Oct

Distance

279 km

Cheap tickets

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 £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.

Fast trains

To travel from Lille to Metz you need to make at least one change.

9874+68143
13:563h32
Lille-Europe
17:28Metz-Ville
£981One-way
1 change
7200 · 2807
5:304h14
Lille Flandres
9:44Metz-Ville
£1081One-way
1 change
9870+68131
7:593h10
Lille-Europe
11:09Metz-Ville
£1091One-way
1 change
12526 · 5440+68139
10:573h38
Lille-Europe
14:35Metz-Ville
£1131One-way
2 changes
7038 · 2613
13:123h36
Lille Flandres
16:48Metz-Ville
£1141One-way
1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lille to Metz

France

Trains from Lille to Metz run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 19:44. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 2h 24m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Distance

279 km

Average train duration

2h 34m

Cheapest ticket price

£60

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 24m

First train

5:46

Last train

19:44

Cheapest Month

Apr

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

21 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Live departures

Lille to Metz train times

The table below shows live departures for Lille to Metz trains for tomorrow, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
7200 · 2807	5:30 Lille Flandres	4h14	9:44 Metz-Ville	1 change
9870+68131	7:59 Lille-Europe	3h10	11:09 Metz-Ville	1 change
7014 · 2815	8:12 Lille Flandres	3h51	12:03 Metz-Ville	1 change
5224 · 5482+68135	9:36 Lille Flandres	3h36	13:12 Metz-Ville	2 changes
12526 · 5440+68139	10:57 Lille-Europe	3h38	14:35 Metz-Ville	2 changes
7032 · 2817	11:30 Lille-Europe	3h33	15:03 Metz-Ville	1 change
7038 · 2613	13:12 Lille Flandres	3h36	16:48 Metz-Ville	1 change
9874+68143	13:56 Lille-Europe	3h32	17:28 Metz-Ville	1 change
9832 · 5480+68147	15:47 Lille-Europe	3h41	19:28 Metz-Ville	2 changes
7060 · 2839	17:10 Lille-Europe	3h54	21:04 Metz-Ville	1 change
9838 · 5460+68151	17:36 Lille-Europe	3h29	21:05 Metz-Ville	2 changes
7072 · 2465+68155	18:38 Lille Flandres	3h48	22:26 Metz-Ville	2 changes
This is the last train of the day.

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Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Lille to Metz trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Lille and Metz from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SNCF | TGV INOUI

About

SNCF's TGV INOUI is a premium high-speed train service operating across France and to other European cities. Launched in 2017, it aims to provide an enhanced travel experience with greater comfort, connectivity, and services compared to traditional TGV services. TGV INOUI trains offer features like adjustable seats, electrical outlets, fold-down tables, and dedicated luggage spaces. Passengers can enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and access to the TGV INOUI portal for entertainment and journey information. The service also includes a \Bistro TGV INOUI\" for dining, with options for online ordering. SNCF is also introducing a new generation of TGV INOUI trains from 2026, which will be more modular, energy-efficient, and 97% recyclable."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SNCF | TGV INOUI Duration

2h 24m

Cheapest SNCF | TGV INOUI Price

£60

SNCF | TGV INOUI frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

1 hand luggage + 2 pieces of luggage free of charge

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, end of carriages, between seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund conditions depend on ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car (not all trains), at-seat service in 1st class, snack bar/cafe

Seat reservation

Second class: Optional, additional fee. First class: Included in ticket price

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available

Pets

Small pets in carriers: Free. Large dogs: Paid ticket required. Guide dogs: Free

Quiet zone

Learn more about SNCF | TGV INOUI

Complete guide to Metz

Things to do in Metz

Discover the best of Metz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Metz trip today.

Must visit

Centre Pompidou-Metz

A leading contemporary art museum with bold architecture, major changing exhibitions and broad views from its elevated terraces.

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Recommended

Musée de la Cour d'Or

Set beside the cathedral, this museum traces Metz’s history, archaeology and art through collections shown in historic buildings.

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Recommended

Frac Lorraine

An intimate contemporary art venue showing rotating exhibitions, often highlighting photography, drawing and experimental visual practice.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for France: dining and hotels are usually a little cheaper than Paris, while local transport and coffee remain fairly manageable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget: €8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: €60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: €2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if service is good.

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.

The cost of a train ticket from Lille to Metz can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £60, while the average price tends to be around £104.

The train journey from Lille to Metz covers a distance of 279 km and takes approximately 2h 24m. Trains run 5 per day.

The train distance from Lille to Metz is 279 km.

The first train from Lille to Metz leaves at 5:46.

The last train from Lille to Metz departs at 19:44.

Trains from Lille to Metz run approximately 5 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Lille to Metz.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Lille to Metz.

There is no night train service from Lille to Metz.

The train station in Lille that goes to Metz is Lille Flandres, and it arrives at Metz-Ville.

Booking trains from Lille to Metz in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Lille to Metz offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of quaint villages, lush countryside, and sections of industrial scenery, though it might not be considered traditionally scenic by all travellers.

Yes, you can take the train from Lille to Metz.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Metz

Most Lille to Metz trains use the Lille Flandres to Metz-Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Metz Nord. Use this guide to compare Lille and Metz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lille

Arrival train stations in Metz

Which Lille station do trains to Metz leave from?

Trains from Lille to Metz leave from Lille Flandres. The station is 1 km from Lille city centre at Place des Buisses 59000 Lille, France.

Lille FlandresPlace des Buisses 59000 Lille, France+33 184943635 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Lille Flandres from Lille city centre

BusL5, 14 · 4m · £2 · every ~33 min

SubwayM1 · 3m · £2 · every ~28 min

Lille Flandres train station facilities and services

Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.

More about Lille Flandres

Lille-Europe1 Place François Mitterrand, 59777 Euralille, France+33 892353535 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Lille-Europe from Lille city centre

Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:

BusL5 · 5m · £2 · every ~19 min

L5, N1 · 7m · £2 · every ~20 min

Lille-Europe train station facilities and services

Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.