What is the cheapest way to get from Jena to Metz?

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Metz is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jena to Metz?

The fastest way to get from Jena to Metz is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Metz. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Metz Ville via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Jena to Metz?

The distance between Jena and Metz is 663 km. The road distance is 531.5 km.

How do I travel from Jena to Metz without a car?

The best way to get from Jena to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €110 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Jena to Metz?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Jena to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Metz bus from?

Jena to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Metz train from?

Jena to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Metz?

The best way to get from Jena to Metz is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €110 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Jena to Metz bus arrive?

Jena to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Jena to Metz train arrive?

Jena to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Metz is 531 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Jena to Metz.

How do I get a train ticket from Jena to Metz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Jena to Metz?

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Where can I stay near Metz?

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Jena to Metz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Jena to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 45m
€117–642
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 15m
€45–84
Drive 531.5 km
1. Drive from Jena to Metzcar 531.5 km
4h 36m
€84–121
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LEJ - LUX
9h 32m
€165–445
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
4. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
9h 2m
€115–662
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Weimar to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain 232
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 34m

Jena to Metz by train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 662.9 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Jena West to Metz Ville via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Metz - Bus Station via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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