Taking the train from Paris to Metz is the best way to get from the capital to the northeastern French city when you are visiting France.
Trains from Paris to Metz leave from Paris Gare de l’Est train station and arrive at the Metz Ville train station, which is about one kilometer from the Metz city center.
Trains run once an hour on most hours throughout the day. They are operated by SNCF. The travel time on trains from Paris to Metz varies by which type of train or combination of trains you choose to take. If you want to take a direct TGV train from Paris to Metz, you can make the trip in as little as 1 hour and 25 minutes.
If you take a combination of a TGV train and a TER train, the trip can take 2 hours and 15 minutes or longer. This route requires a change at Nancy train station en route.
Ticket fares vary depending on which train or trains you take. TGV trains cost from 20.00 euros for singles in second class and 33.00 euros for singles in first class. The combination of TGV and TER trains costs from 40.40 euros for singles in second class and 43.40 euros for singles in first class.
Discounts on tickets for trains from Paris to Metz are available if you book online well ahead of time.