The average train between Metz and Karlsruhe takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Karlsruhe. 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 5 times a day between Metz and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Metz to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Metz to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Metz and Karlsruhe is 163 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 2h 59m.