The average train between Gießen and Metz takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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 3 times a day between Gießen and Metz. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 3:54 PM which arrives into Metz at 8:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 38m • 2 changes

6h 22m • 2 changes

6h 40m • 2 changes

4h 52m • 2 changes

6h 38m • 2 changes

6h 22m • 2 changes

6h 40m • 2 changes

4h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gießen 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 Gießen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Metz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Gießen to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Gießen to Metz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Gießen and Metz is 242.6 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Metz Ville via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 22m.