The average train between Metz and Cologne takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Metz to Cologne. 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 Metz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Metz to Cologne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Cologne station via Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Metz to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Metz to Cologne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Luxembourg Railways (CFL) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Cologne is 209.2 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Köln Hbf via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 57m.