- Must visit
Centre Pompidou-Metz
Major contemporary art museum known for bold temporary exhibitions and striking architecture by Shigeru Ban. One of Metz’s signature cultural attractions and a strong reason to visit the city.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
12 h 49 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
699 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Metz will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 11 buses that leave Bordeaux for Metz on Wed, May 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 699 km distance in an average of 12 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 13 h 15 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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3172 · 30492Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 434 miles (699 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $278 Average price | $303 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg 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 Bordeaux to Metz:
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Metz costing on average $166 (€134).
A bus is $219 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Metz costing on average $278 (€225).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $303 (€244) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $243 (€196). The journey takes 11h 59m versus 8h 44m 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, Alsa.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:29PM | Duration 12h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 12h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 12h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 12h44 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 12h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 12h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 14h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 12h31 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 12h31 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Metz buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 12h40 | 1:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 13h40 | 4:00 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 12h44 | 4:29 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 12h44 | 4:29 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4761 | 3:45 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 12h44 | 4:29 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
3162 · 50479 | 4:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 15h15 | 7:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 13h30 | 6:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 16h10 | 1:20 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
3172 · 30492 | 10:25 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 13h15 | 11:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 16h40 | 11:55 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 15h20 | 11:55 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bordeaux to Metz run on average 13 times per day, taking around 11h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 434 miles (699 km) distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 434 miles (699 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:20 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 bold temporary exhibitions and striking architecture by Shigeru Ban. One of Metz’s signature cultural attractions and a strong reason to visit the city.
Metz’s main history and fine arts museum, with Gallo-Roman remains, medieval collections, and regional artworks in a complex of historic buildings.
Contemporary art center in a historic building, presenting thought-provoking exhibitions with a more experimental and local feel than the city’s larger museum venues.
One of Metz’s most beautiful historic squares, lined with arcades and medieval merchant houses. A favorite area for strolling and photography.
Elegant riverside square facing the opera and Temple Neuf. Especially appealing for evening walks, views, and classic postcard scenes of Metz.
Large waterside leisure area near the center, popular for walking, jogging, and skyline views. A relaxed local favorite with strong photo appeal.
The region’s most famous savory tart, made with cream, eggs, and lardons in pastry. A classic specialty of Lorraine commonly found in Metz.
A traditional Lorraine pastry filled with marinated pork and veal, baked in puff pastry. It is a historic local favorite often eaten warm or cold.
A rich meat pie from Lorraine, usually made with pork and veal in pastry with cream or wine seasoning. Hearty and strongly tied to regional home cooking.
A respected Michelin-starred restaurant in Metz known for refined seasonal French cuisine and an elegant dining room suited to a special meal.
A well-known fine dining address offering polished French cooking, carefully presented plates, and a formal but welcoming atmosphere.
An established bistro-style restaurant appreciated for modern French dishes, good produce, and a relaxed yet stylish setting in central Metz.
Prices are moderate by French standards: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated but not required. Small tips for taxis are optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux 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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