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Cologne to Metz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Metz takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Metz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 26m
Duration
526 km
Distance
€118
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
5h 3m
€94–339

Cologne to Metz train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Metz. The earliest departure is at 8:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Metz at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 526.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Metz Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 3m.

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