There are 5 ways to get from Metz to Solingen 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 via Mannheim
best- Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
- Take the train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Solingen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 11m€62–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N90 / ...
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Leverkusenbus N11
7h 34m€17–32Drive 284.6 km
- Drive from Metz to Solingencar 284.6 km
3h 9m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 3m€48–90Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz Ville to Saarbrücken Hbfbus Bus
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
9h 30m
Metz to Solingen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Solingen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Solingen is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Solingen Birkerstraße via Saarbrücken bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Forbach, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Metz and Solingen is 482 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Solingen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Metz to Solingen, including transfers.
Metz to Solingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Solingen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Solingen is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Solingen, Germany?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Forbach, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Solingen Hbf in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Solingen Birkerstraße via Saarbrücken bus station, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 7h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Metz Ville to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Solingen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Forbach to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Leverkusen Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Leverkusen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Metz to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Bus from Metz Ville to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Solingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Metz to Solingen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Forbach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Solingen is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Metz to Solingen.
There are 1953+ hotels available in Solingen.











































