London to Metz by train
Metz lies 520 km (323 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 51 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and France rail, over roughly 634 km (394 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| London | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 9 million | 123,914 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Ancienne gare de Metz, Metz-Marchandises |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 57000–57778 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Metz are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 3 h 51 min journey lands 4 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Metz
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from London to Metz
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Staying in Metz
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Common questions
How far is Metz from London?
520 km (323 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 634 km (394 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Metz by train?
About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Metz?
Metz is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Metz?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.