The average train between Cologne and Metz takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Metz. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Metz at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Metz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Metz. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Metz Ville station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Cologne to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.
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The distance between Cologne and Metz is 209.2 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Metz Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 9m.