Jena to Metz Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Metz takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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.

8h 30m
Duration: 663 km
Distance: €146
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
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

8h 16m

€109–382

Jena to Metz train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Jena and Metz. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Metz at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:43 PM → 11:24 AM
Arrives next day
12h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 3:16 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 7:17 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
12:38 PM → 8:46 PM
8h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:18 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:18 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:18 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:18 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:18 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
6:50 AM → 1:24 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
7:38 AM → 4:16 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jena 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.

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Metz Ville via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 16m.

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