Dresden to Metz trains

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The average train between Dresden and Metz takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.

11h 6m
Duration: 854 km
Distance: €188
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv

9h 54m

€141–379

Dresden to Metz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Metz. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Metz at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:12 PM → 11:02 PM
10h 50m • 5 changes
9:12 PM → 10:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 4m • 5 changes
11:12 PM → 12:16 PM
Arrives next day
13h 4m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:38 AM → 1:24 PM
11h 46m • 5 changes
6:11 AM → 4:16 PM
10h 5m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 22m • 5 changes
12:11 PM → 8:46 PM
8h 35m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:11 AM → 4:16 PM
10h 5m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 22m • 5 changes
12:11 PM → 8:46 PM
8h 35m • 5 changes
12:12 PM → 10:16 PM
10h 4m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:11 AM → 4:16 PM
10h 5m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 22m • 5 changes
12:11 PM → 8:46 PM
8h 35m • 5 changes
12:12 PM → 10:16 PM
10h 4m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:38 AM → 1:24 PM
11h 46m • 5 changes
6:11 AM → 4:16 PM
10h 5m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 22m • 5 changes
12:11 PM → 8:46 PM
8h 35m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:38 AM → 1:24 PM
11h 46m • 5 changes
6:11 AM → 4:16 PM
10h 5m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 6:34 PM
10h 22m • 5 changes
12:11 PM → 8:46 PM
8h 35m • 5 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:38 AM → 1:24 PM
11h 46m • 5 changes
6:11 AM → 3:16 PM
9h 5m • 5 changes
8:12 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 3m • 5 changes
12:11 PM → 8:46 PM
8h 35m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dresden 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.

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Distance: 854.2 km
Duration: 11h 6m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Metz Ville via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 54m.

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