The average train between Metz and Zurich takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Zurich. 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 every 3 hours between Metz and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz to Zurich? 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 Zurich. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Zurich station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Metz to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Metz to Zurich train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Metz and Zurich is 262.6 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Zürich HB via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 3h 47m.