The average train between Metz and Dortmund takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Dortmund. 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 every 4 hours between Metz and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Metz to Dortmund? 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 Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Dortmund station via Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Metz to Dortmund train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Dortmund train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Metz to Dortmund train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Luxembourg Railways (CFL) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Dortmund is 281.8 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Dortmund Hbf via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 2m.