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 €40 - €75 and takes 12h.

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 41m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jena and arriving at Metz. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

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 7h 21m.

How far is it from Jena to Metz?

The distance between Jena and Metz is 663 km. The road distance is 528.6 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 7h 21m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 Pavluks Trans, depart from Jena 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 7h 21m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h.

Where does the Jena to Metz bus arrive?

Jena to Metz bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Metz 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 529 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Jena to Metz.

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

Book your Jena to Metz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 790+ hotels available in Metz.

Jena to Metz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Jena to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
7h 21m
€110–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena to Metzbus Kyiv-Paris
12h
€40–75
Drive 528.6 km
1. Drive from Jena to Metzcar 528.6 km
4h 41m
€81–117
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
8h 35m
€107–169

Jena to Metz by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 21mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 662.8 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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 7h 21m. Alternatively, Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Jena to Metz twice daily, and the journey takes 12h. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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