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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bar-le-Duc to Metz
Showing times and prices for Aug 11
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
82 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bar-le-Duc to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bar-le-Duc to Metz will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Bar-le-Duc to Metz without transferring at least 2 times.
68248+
5460+681517:20 PM1h45Gare de Bar-le-Duc9:05 PMMetz-Ville€241One-way2 transfers- 68240+5440+6813912:44 PM1h46Gare de Bar-le-Duc2:30 PMMetz-Ville€241One-way2 transfers
- 68236+9870+681319:20 AM1h45Gare de Bar-le-Duc11:05 AMMetz-Ville€251One-way2 transfers
- 68252+2465+681558:41 PM1h45Gare de Bar-le-Duc10:26 PMMetz-Ville€251One-way2 transfers
- 68236+9870+681319:20 AM1h45Gare de Bar-le-Duc11:05 AMMetz-Ville€251One-way2 transfers
- 68252+2465+681558:41 PM1h45Gare de Bar-le-Duc10:26 PMMetz-Ville€251One-way2 transfers
- 68248+5460+681517:20 PM1h45Gare de Bar-le-Duc9:05 PMMetz-Ville€241One-way2 transfers
- 68240+5440+6813912:44 PM1h46Gare de Bar-le-Duc2:30 PMMetz-Ville€241One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bar-le-Duc to Metz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bar-le-Duc to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €22.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Bar-le-Duc to Metz is a train with an average price of €19.
This is compared to other travel options from Bar-le-Duc to Metz:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz costing on average €24.
The fastest way to travel from Bar-le-Duc to Metz is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bar-le-Duc and Metz including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bar-le-Duc to Metz among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about -1h -38m sooner (2h 5m by bus vs 1h 27m by car) and save roughly €-1.53 compared to fuel and tolls (€24 vs €22). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by SNCF Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Bar-le-Duc to Metz Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo | Departure Time 07:38AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:16AM | Arrival Time 01:34PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:49AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:16PM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 01:16PM | Arrival Time 03:34PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo | Departure Time 02:09PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:41PM | Arrival Time 10:26PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Live departures
Bar-le-Duc to Metz bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bar-le-Duc to Metz buses for today, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 68248 · 68151+5460 | On time 7:20 PM Gare de Bar-le-Duc | 1h45 | 9:05 PM Metz-Ville | 2 transfers | |
| 68252 · 68155+2465 | 8:41 PM Gare de Bar-le-Duc | 1h45 | 10:26 PM Metz-Ville | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, August 11 | |||||
| 68236 · 68131+9870 | 9:20 AM Gare de Bar-le-Duc | 1h45 | 11:05 AM Metz-Ville | 2 transfers | |
| 68240 · 68139+5440 | 12:44 PM Gare de Bar-le-Duc | 1h46 | 2:30 PM Metz-Ville | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz
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Buses from Bar-le-Duc to Metz run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:51, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €6
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 5:51 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €6
Bus providers: SNCF Bus, Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo from Bar-le-Duc to MetzYou can travel by bus between Bar-le-Duc to Metz with SNCF Bus, Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
SNCF Bus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 18m
Cheapest Price
€21
SNCF Bus frequency
1 a day
Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
€20
Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo frequency
5 a day
Complete guide to Metz
Things to do in Metz
Discover the best of Metz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Metz trip today.
- Must visit
Musée de La Cour d'Or Eurométropole de Metz
Museum of Metz and the region, spanning archaeology to fine arts in La Cour d'Or. Essential for understanding the city’s Gallo-Roman roots.
- Recommended
Musée de la Guerre de 1870 et de l'Annexion
Museum tracing the 1870 war and annexation era through objects and documents. Valuable for visitors interested in Franco-German regional history.
- Must visit
Place Saint-Louis
Historic central square lined with arcades and cafés, famous for its yellow stone facades and lively atmosphere day and night.
- Must visit
Île du Petit-Saulcy
Waterside island quarter with theatre, gardens, and classic views toward Temple Neuf. A scenic walking area especially attractive at sunset.
- Recommended
Rue Serpenoise
Main shopping and strolling street in the old center, connecting key squares and monuments. Ideal for an easy first walk through Metz.
Quiche Lorraine
Rustic open tart from Lorraine with smoked bacon, cream and egg custard. It is one of the region's signature dishes and widely eaten in Metz.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Confiture De Mirabelle
Dense fruit spread made from local Mirabelle plums. It showcases Lorraine's emblematic fruit and is enjoyed on toast, pastries or desserts.
- Vegetarian
Tarte Aux Mirabelles
Golden tart baked with sweet Mirabelle plums from Lorraine. It is a seasonal specialty strongly associated with Metz and the Moselle area.
Yozora
Michelin-starred dining near central Metz, known for refined seasonal French cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Maison Heler
Two-Michelin-star destination by Christophe Dufossé, offering creative fine dining with seasonal produce in a contemporary upscale room.
La Table De Pol
Historic traditional restaurant celebrated for regional Lorraine dishes, especially quiche and Mirabelle desserts, in a classic old-town atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are usually below Paris, while local transit and cafes stay reasonable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is included in France. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
Le Met'
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €2.00
- Day pass
- €4.40
To the city center
Metz Gare routière -> Place d'Armes, Metz
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Buy tickets in the Le Met' app or from official sales points before boarding when possible. Validate your ticket at the start of the trip.
- Contactless bank card payment availability on Le Met' vehicles could not be reliably verified. Check the Le Met' app or driver instructions before boarding.
FAQs: Bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bar-le-Duc to Metz by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Metz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Bar-le-Duc to Metz can start from as little as €22 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bar-le-Duc to Metz is €24 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz is 1h 40m to travel the 50 miles (82 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz leaves at 5:51 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz leaves at 9:25 PM.
Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Bar-le-Duc to Metz with SNCF Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz, you can count on SNCF Bus, Réseau interurbain Meuse - Fluo for the best way to get you to Metz. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Bar-le-Duc and Metz and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Metz from Bar-le-Duc is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bar-le-Duc and Metz including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Metz are:
- Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, a stunning Gothic cathedral known for its impressive stained glass windows and towering architecture
- Centre Pompidou-Metz, a modern art museum featuring contemporary exhibitions and innovative design
- Porte des Allemands, a well-preserved medieval gate and bridge offering historical insights and scenic views
- Temple Neuf, a picturesque Protestant church located on an island in the Moselle River
- Place Saint-Louis, a charming square lined with arcades and medieval buildings, perfect for leisurely strolls and dining.
The best things to do in Metz include:
- Metz Covered Market, a vibrant market offering local produce, meats, and regional specialties
- Jardin Botanique de Metz, a botanical garden with diverse plant species and tranquil walking paths
- Explore the banks of the Moselle River, ideal for a relaxing walk or a scenic bike ride
- Visit the Arsenal Concert Hall, renowned for its excellent acoustics and diverse musical performances
- Discover the Musée de la Cour d'Or, showcasing the rich history and archaeology of the region.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz.
No, luggage for the bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Bar-le-Duc to Metz.
Since both Bar-le-Duc and Metz are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bar-le-Duc to Metz among Omio's users.
France uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Metz, travelers should be aware of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and public transport. Scams involving overcharging or fake charity collectors near popular sites can occur. Staying vigilant in busy spots and keeping belongings secure helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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