The average train between Hamburg and Metz takes 9h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Metz. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 3:29 PM which arrives into Metz at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 9h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Metz. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Metz station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
Hamburg to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Hamburg to Metz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Metz is 559.5 km. The road distance is 892 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Metz Ville via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 42m.