There are 5 ways to get from Solingen to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Solingen, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 44m€101–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Metzbus N90 / ...
7h 44m€26–41Drive 284.3 km
- Drive from Solingen to Metzcar 284.3 km
3h 7m€46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re22
- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Metzbus N1335
8h€46–178Bus, train
- Take the bus from Solingen Graf-Wilhelm-Platz to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbfbus
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus 303
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus 501
10h 28m
Solingen to Metz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solingen to Metz is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Solingen to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Solingen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Solingen Graf-Wilhelm-Platz and arriving at Metz via Leverkusen and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Solingen to Metz. However, there are services departing from Solingen Bahnhof Mitte and arriving at Metz Ville via Solingen, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Solingen and Metz is 560 km. The road distance is 284.3 km.
The best way to get from Solingen to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €100 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Solingen to Metz, including transfers.
Solingen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Solingen to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Solingen, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Solingen to Metz is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Solingen, Germany and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Solingen Bahnhof Mitte to Metz Ville via Solingen, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solingen Graf-Wilhelm-Platz to Metz via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Solingen, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trier central train station to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Solingen to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Solingen to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solingen to Metz is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Solingen to Metz.
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