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How to get fromJena to Metzby train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Karlsruhe

    best
    1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
    4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
    5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 16m
    €109–382

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Metz Nord Semecourtbus bus N780
    10h 4m
    €53–79

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jena Saalbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train Re14
    2. Take the bus from Nuremberg - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 45m
    €73–231

  4. Drive  531.5 km

    1. Drive from Jena to Metzcar car 531.5 km
    4h 37m
    €86–124

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain train Re3
    4. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain train Ter
    9h 31m
    €95–326

Jena to Metz by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Metz Ville via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Jena bus station to Metz Nord Semecourt 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 9h.

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