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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Metz takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

7h 16m
Duration
531 km
Distance
€120
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain train 82 / ...
  3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain train Ter
6h 42m
€97–231

Essen to Metz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Metz. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Metz at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 530.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Metz Ville via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 6h 42m.

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