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Cologne to Metz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Metz takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. 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.

6h 48m
Duration
447 km
Distance
€101
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain train 82 / ...
  3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain train Ter
5h 37m
€81–194

Cologne to Metz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Metz. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Metz at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 446.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Metz Ville via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 5h 37m.

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