The cheapest and fastest buses from Lille to Metz
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 53 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Metz will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 12 buses that leave Lille for Metz on Sat, Mar 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 279 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Lille to Metz Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Live departures
Lille to Metz bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Metz buses for tomorrow, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h10 | 12:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h55 | 1:55 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h10 | 3:50 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h05 | 4:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h00 | 8:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h05 | 10:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h45 | 11:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h35 | 12:20 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
50918 · 4740 | 4:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h45 | 10:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
1658 · 30484 | 5:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h55 | 1:25 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h50 | 2:00 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lille to Metz
Buses from Lille to Metz run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 01:55 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest month Mar |
Cheapest day Thu |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Mon |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 14 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lille to MetzYou can travel by bus between Lille to Metz with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lille to Metz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lille to Metz
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km)
- La Table de Pol (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 4, 5, 11 Train: TER
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