Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 08:10 and travel via Brussels and Luxembourg: 6h45 with 2 changes, which is usually easy to make.
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All trains from Amsterdam to Metz
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Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 5 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF, Eurostar, NMBS/SNCB and NS International.
- Usual change points: Brussels, Luxembourg and Frankfurt.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 08:10 and covers about 474 km of track through the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France. You spend 5h58 on the train plus 47 minutes changing trains, averaging 79 km/h.
- 08:10
10:06EST 9322 · Eurostar
Amsterdam Centraal → Brussels-Midi1h56 · ± 211 km · 3 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Belgium - ⇄Change at Brussels-Midi: 26 minutes.
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 10:32
13:49IC 2110 · NMBS/SNCB
Brussels-Midi → Luxembourg3h17 · ± 208 km · 13 intermediate stops · through Belgium and Luxembourg - ⇄Change at Luxembourg: 21 minutes.
Easy to make with a normal arrival. - 14:10
14:55803B · SNCF
Luxembourg → Metz45 minutes · ± 55 km · 1 intermediate stop · through Luxembourg and France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 09:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9322 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi.
- Border Belgium → Luxembourg: around 13:50 (5h40 after departure), on the IC 2110.
- Border Luxembourg → France: around 14:55 (6h45 after departure), on the 803B between Luxembourg and Metz.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:10 | 14:03 | 6h53 | 2 | Brussels, Luxembourg | |
| 08:10 | 14:55 | 6h45 | 2 | Brussels, Luxembourg | RecommendedFastest |
| 09:10 | 16:14 | 7h04 | 2 | Brussels, Luxembourg | |
| 10:40 | 17:27 | 6h47 | 2 | Brussels, Luxembourg | |
| 11:10 | 17:58 | 6h48 | 2 | Brussels, Luxembourg | |
| 12:01 | 20:46 | 8h45 | 2 | Frankfurt, Strasbourg | |
| 14:01 | 22:21 | 8h20 | 2 | Frankfurt, Forbach | |
| 16:10 | 23:14 | 7h04 | 2 | Brussels, Luxembourg | |
| 18:10 | 06:14 +1 | 12h04 | 2 | Brussels, Luxembourg |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 7h10 | ± 3h41 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 17 kg | ± 51 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (6h45) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h31 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 474 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 404 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Metz?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Metz takes 6h45. Most journeys have 2 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Metz?
No, you change trains at least 2 times, usually in Brussels or Luxembourg.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Metz?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Metz?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead, and on ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest.
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Metz pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Metz?
By rail it is about 474 km; as the crow flies 374 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Metz?
Border the Netherlands → Belgium: around 09:20 (1h10 after departure), on the EST 9322 between Amsterdam Centraal and Brussels-Midi. Border Belgium → Luxembourg: around 13:50 (5h40 after departure), on the IC 2110. Border Luxembourg → France: around 14:55 (6h45 after departure), on the 803B between Luxembourg and Metz.
