Jena to Metz Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Metz takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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 17m
Duration: 663 km
Distance: €136
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv

8h 16m

€107–349

Jena to Metz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Jena and Metz. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Metz at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:38 AM → 7:17 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 8:46 PM
7h 8m • 4 changes
2:38 PM → 11:02 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
10:43 PM → 10:16 AM
Arrives next day
11h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:18 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:18 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 3:16 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 7:17 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 8:46 PM
7h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:18 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:18 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

12:44 AM → 11:24 AM
10h 40m • 4 changes
4:22 AM → 1:15 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 3:16 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jena 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.

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Metz Ville via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 16m.

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