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Essen to Metz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Metz takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. 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.

9h 23m
Duration
609 km
Distance
€136
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen 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 57m
€110–405

Essen to Metz train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Metz. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Metz at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 608.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Metz Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 57m.

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