The average train between Ratingen and Metz takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Ratingen to Metz. 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 Ratingen and Metz. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Metz at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Metz station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Ratingen to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Ratingen to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Ratingen to Metz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ratingen and Metz is 246.9 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Metz Ville via Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf, Forbach(F), and Forbach in around 7h 15m.