The average train between Dortmund and Metz takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 4 hours between Dortmund and Metz. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Metz at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Metz. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf station and arriving at Metz Ville station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Dortmund to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Metz is 281.8 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Metz Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 54m.