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Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Paderborn takes 10h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Paderborn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 54m
Duration
582 km
Distance
€125
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Metz to Paderborn train times

Trains run twice daily between Metz and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Forbach and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express15h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 32m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 32m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 32m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 581.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Paderborn Hbf via Forbach, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 7h 49m.

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