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Taking the train from Metz to Essen in 4 hours 53 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Metz to Essen? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 46 minutes to travel the 166 miles (267 km) from Metz to Essen by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 53 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Metz to Essen start from £85.65 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Essen? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Metz to Essen by train
It takes an average of 6h 46m to travel from Metz to Essen by train, over a distance of around 166 miles (267 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Metz to Essen and tickets for this journey start from £85.65 when you book in advance.
FAQs about the train journey from Metz to Essen
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Cheap train tickets from Metz to Essen
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Metz to Essen by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.