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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Metz takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 27m
Duration
621 km
Distance
€127
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Dortmund to Metz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dortmund and Metz. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Metz at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)15h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui7h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 42m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 42m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 41m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui7h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 42m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui5h 48m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 10m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 621.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Metz Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 26m.

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