The average train between Metz and Dresden takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Dresden. 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 Metz and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 2:42 PM which arrives into Dresden at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 1m • 2 changes

9h 11m • 2 changes

9h 3m • 2 changes

7h 34m • 2 changes

9h 11m • 2 changes

9h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz to Dresden? 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 Metz to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Dresden station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Metz to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Dresden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Metz to Dresden train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Metz and Dresden is 580.6 km. The road distance is 851 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 13m.