The average train between Karlsruhe Hbf and Metz takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe Hbf 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 4 times a day between Karlsruhe Hbf and Metz. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe Hbf is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Metz at 8:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Metz. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hbf station and arriving at Metz station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Karlsruhe Hbf to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe Hbf to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Metz Ville station.
Book your Karlsruhe Hbf to Metz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Karlsruhe Hbf and Metz is 163 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Metz Ville via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 1h 58m.