The average train between Metz and Essen takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times 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 3 times a day between Metz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 6h 24m. 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 6h 24m.
Metz to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Metz and Essen is 266.7 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Essen Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 29m.
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