Ratingen to Metz Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ratingen and Metz takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. 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.

8h 6m
Duration: 579 km
Distance: €124
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv

6h 58m

€77–206

Ratingen to Metz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ratingen and Metz. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Metz at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:54 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
3:54 PM → 10:16 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:54 PM → 10:16 AM
Arrives next day
14h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 6:34 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 6:34 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 6:34 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 1:15 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
7:44 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 31m • 3 changes
1:44 PM → 8:46 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:44 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 7:17 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
1:44 PM → 8:46 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
3:44 PM → 11:02 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:54 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 6:34 PM
6h 40m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ratingen to Metz? 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.

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Metz Ville via Düsseldorf Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 58m.

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