The average train between Metz and Dortmund takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. 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 2 hours between Metz and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Forbach and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Dortmund station via Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
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), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Dortmund is 281.8 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Dortmund Hbf via Forbach, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 35m.