The average train between Metz and Essen takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Metz to Essen. 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 once daily between Metz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Essen station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Metz to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Metz to Essen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Metz and Essen is 266.7 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Essen Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 37m.
