The average train between Metz and Essen takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. 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 9:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 12:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Forbach and take an average of 8h 6m. 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 Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
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.
Book your Metz to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Essen is 266.7 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Essen Hbf via Forbach, Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 44m.
