The average train between Essen and Metzingen takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Metzingen. 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 hourly between Essen and Metzingen. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Metzingen at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Metzingen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Metzingen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Essen to Metzingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Metzingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Metzingen Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Metzingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Regio Stuttgart.
The distance between Essen and Metzingen is 362.9 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Metzingen Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 53m.