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Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Essen takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. 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.

6h 14m
Duration
528 km
Distance
€121
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 82 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
6h 6m
€94–239

Metz to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Metz and Essen. 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 Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Forbach and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 528 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Metz, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Essen Hbf via Forbach, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 6m.

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