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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Metz is to bus via Heidelberg which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Metz is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heilbronn central train station station and arriving at Metz. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Metz. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Metz Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Metz?

The distance between Heilbronn and Metz is 298 km. The road distance is 275.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Metz without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 8m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Heilbronn to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Metz bus from?

Heilbronn to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Metz train from?

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

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Metz?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Metz is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 8m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Heidelberg, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Metz bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg central train station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Metz train arrive?

Heilbronn to Metz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Metz is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Heilbronn to Metz.

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

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Heilbronn to Metz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Heilbronn to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 8m
€53–135
Bus via Heidelberg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Heidelberg central train stationbus N36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 30m
€23–43
Drive 275.3 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Metzcar 275.3 km
2h 25m
€43–63
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
5h 14m
€53–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Metzbus N215
7h 15m
€30–50

Heilbronn to Metz by train

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Distance: 297.9 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Metz Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Metz - Bus Station via Heidelberg in around 4h 30m.

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