Metz to Hamburg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Metz and Hamburg takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 13m
Duration: 798 km
Distance: €174
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...

8h 23m

€145–298

Metz to Hamburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Metz and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Forbach and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:38 PM → 8:30 AM
Arrives next day
15h 52m • 4 changes
8:38 PM → 10:57 AM
Arrives next day
14h 19m • 4 changes
10:38 PM → 11:57 AM
Arrives next day
13h 19m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:37 AM → 2:57 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
9:38 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
2:38 PM → 10:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:37 AM → 2:57 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
9:38 AM → 5:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
2:38 PM → 10:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:38 AM → 2:57 PM
9h 19m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
12:35 PM → 8:39 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:38 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
12:35 PM → 8:39 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
3:38 PM → 11:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:37 AM → 2:57 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 9:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:37 AM → 2:57 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
10:38 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
1:38 PM → 9:57 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Metz to Hamburg? 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 Metz, France and Hamburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Hamburg Hbf via Forbach, Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 8h 23m.

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