- Must visit
Centre Pompidou-Metz
Major contemporary art museum known for landmark exhibitions and bold architecture. One of Metz’s headline cultural attractions and worth prioritizing.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
12 h 10 m
Average duration
12 h 44 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
633 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Metz will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 16 buses that leave Berlin for Metz on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 633 km distance in an average of 12 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 13 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $271 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Metz:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Metz costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $214 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Metz costing on average $271 (€219).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $158 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102 (€82). The journey takes 12h 45m versus 8h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 14h11 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:04PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 12h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:26PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 04:28PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h26 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h34 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:39PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 15h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:53PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 15h04 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:04PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 14h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Metz buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h05 | 10:25 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 14h20 | 10:50 PM Metz, Gare routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h10 | 10:50 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 15h45 | 5:00 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 15h20 | 5:00 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h35 | 3:15 AM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:26 PM Berlin Spandau | 13h34 | 5:00 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 13h03 | 5:00 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 12h56 | 5:00 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 13h15 | 3:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h55 | 3:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Berlin to Metz run on average 19 times per day, taking around 12h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:23, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 393 miles (633 km) distance in 12h 10m.
Distance 393 miles (633 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 10m |
First bus 12:23 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Metz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Metz trip today.
Major contemporary art museum known for landmark exhibitions and bold architecture. One of Metz’s headline cultural attractions and worth prioritizing.
Metz’s main history and fine arts museum, covering Gallo-Roman archaeology, medieval collections, and regional heritage in a historic setting.
Contemporary art venue in a historic building, appreciated for experimental exhibitions and a strong local cultural profile.
Atmospheric square lined with arcades and historic façades, one of the most charming places in old Metz for walking and photography.
Grand central square by the cathedral, a natural starting point for exploring Metz’s main historic sights.
Large waterside leisure area popular for strolling, jogging, and skyline views toward Temple Neuf and the cathedral.
The region’s best-known savory tart, made with cream, eggs, and smoked lardons in pastry. It is a signature specialty of Lorraine and widely eaten in Metz.
A traditional Lorraine pastry filled with seasoned pork and veal, often marinated with white wine. It is a classic local snack and bakery item in Metz.
A hearty regional stew of pork, sausages, potatoes, and cabbage. It reflects the rustic home cooking of Lorraine, especially in colder months.
An established Michelin-starred restaurant in Metz known for refined seasonal French cuisine and an elegant, intimate atmosphere.
A respected fine-dining address offering polished French cuisine with a calm, upscale setting above the city.
A well-known casual restaurant in Metz appreciated for generous Lebanese dishes, warm service, and a lively atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by French standards. Casual dining is reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak periods.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Small rounding up or 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; little or no tip in cafes.
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Metz Gare routière, Metz -> Metz-Ville Station, Metz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.

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