The average train between Metz and Hanover takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Hanover. 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 5 times a day between Metz and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Hanover at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz to Hanover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Hanover station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Metz to Hanover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Hanover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Metz to Hanover train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Metz and Hanover is 439.7 km. The road distance is 696 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 29m.