There are 4 ways to get from Metz to Suhl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
- Take the train from Forbach(F) to Erfurt Hbftrain 82
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
7h 53m€104–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
11h 32m€45–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Schweinfurt Hbftrain
- Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
9h 16m€53–80Drive 439.6 km
- Drive from Metz to Suhlcar 439.6 km
4h 14m€68–98
Metz to Suhl by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Suhl is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Suhl is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Suhl. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Suhl, Zentrum via Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Suhl. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Suhl via Forbach(F) and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Metz and Suhl is 605 km. The road distance is 439.6 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Suhl without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €100 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Metz to Suhl, including transfers.
Metz to Suhl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Suhl 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 Suhl is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €100 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Suhl, Thuringia, Germany?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Suhl via Forbach, Forbach(F), and Erfurt Hbf in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Metz to Zella-Mehlis station once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 10h 55m.
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
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Forbach(F) to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Suhl
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Frankfurt to Schweinfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Suhl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz to Zella-Mehlis station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Suhl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zella-Mehlis station.
Metz to Suhl train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Forbach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Suhl is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Metz to Suhl.
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