The average train between Rostock and Metz takes 15h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock 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 5 times a day between Rostock and Metz. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Metz at 4:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rostock 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Metz. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Metz station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
Rostock to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Rostock to Metz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rostock and Metz is 688.9 km. The road distance is 1,092 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Metz Ville via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 44m.