How to get from Metzingen to Ahlen by bus and train?

From Metzingen to Ahlen by bus and train

To get from Metzingen to Ahlen in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEX12 train from Metzingen station to Plochingen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE5 train and finally take the X380 bus from Biberach Zob/Bahnhof station to Ahlen Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Metzingen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ahlen on the Moovit app.

179min
Train - MEX12MEX12
Train - RE5RE5
Bus - X380X380
Walk to Ahlen
Leaves from Metzingen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metzingen
  • 2
    Train - MEX12MEX12
    Wait for train
    MEX12
    Bietigheim-Bissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plochingen
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - RE5RE5
    Wait for train
    RE5
    Ravensburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biberach Zob/Bahnhof
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Biberach Zob/Bahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X380X380
    Wait for bus
    X380
    Riedlingen Zob/Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ahlen Kirche
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ahlen
    Walk to
    Ahlen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Metzingen to Ahlen by bus and train via MEX12, RE 5 and X380

To get from Metzingen to Ahlen in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEX12 train from Metzingen station to Plochingen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE 5 train and finally take the X380 bus from Biberach Zob/Bahnhof station to Ahlen Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Metzingen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ahlen on the Moovit app.

179min
Train - MEX12MEX12
Train - RE 5RE 5
Bus - X380X380
Walk to Ahlen
Leaves from Metzingen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metzingen
  • 2
    Train - MEX12MEX12
    Wait for train
    MEX12
    Bietigheim-Bissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plochingen
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - RE 5RE 5
    Wait for train
    RE 5
    Friedrichshafen Stadtbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biberach Zob/Bahnhof
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Biberach Zob/Bahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X380X380
    Wait for bus
    X380
    Riedlingen Zob/Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ahlen Kirche
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ahlen
    Walk to
    Ahlen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metzingen to Ahlen

The distance between Metzingen, Stuttgart and Ahlen, Stuttgart is approximately 149.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metzingen to Ahlen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stuttgart – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Metzingen to Ahlen

To check the bus and train schedule from Metzingen to Ahlen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Metzingen) and destination (Ahlen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Metzingen to Ahlen by bus and train via MEX12, RE 5 and X380

To get from Metzingen to Ahlen in Stuttgart, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MEX12 train from Metzingen station to Plochingen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE 5 train and finally take the X380 bus from Biberach Zob/Bahnhof station to Ahlen Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Metzingen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ahlen on the Moovit app.

179min
Train - MEX12MEX12
Train - RE 5RE 5
Bus - X380X380
Walk to Ahlen
Leaves from Metzingen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Metzingen
  • 2
    Train - MEX12MEX12
    Wait for train
    MEX12
    Bietigheim-Bissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plochingen
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - RE 5RE 5
    Wait for train
    RE 5
    Friedrichshafen Stadtbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biberach Zob/Bahnhof
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Biberach Zob/Bahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - X380X380
    Wait for bus
    X380
    Riedlingen Zob/Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ahlen Kirche
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ahlen
    Walk to
    Ahlen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metzingen to Ahlen?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Train line MEX12, Train line RE5, Bus line X380.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Metzingen to Ahlen?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Train line MEX12, Train line RE 5, Bus line X380.

  • Is there a direct train between Metzingen and Ahlen in Stuttgart?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Metzingen to Ahlen in Stuttgart?

    The MEX12 train line goes from Bietigheim-Bissingen station near Metzingen to Plochingen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Plochingen station near Ahlen in Stuttgart.

  • How long does it take to travel from Metzingen to Ahlen in Stuttgart by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Metzingen and Ahlen in Stuttgart by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Metzingen to get to Ahlen in Stuttgart?

    Get on the MEX12 train from the Bietigheim-Bissingen station near Metzingen in Stuttgart.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Metzingen and Ahlen in Stuttgart?

    Get off the train at the Plochingen stop, which is closest to Ahlen in Stuttgart.

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