Cologne to Metz Trains

Cologne to Metz trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Metz takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

7h 1m
Duration: 526 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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

5h 36m

€90–193

Cologne to Metz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Metz. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Metz at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:54 PM → 10:50 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:54 PM → 11:24 AM
Arrives next day
14h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:54 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 7:17 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 11:02 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:34 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:34 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:34 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:34 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:34 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 8:46 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
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