- 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
$34
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
11
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 $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 11 buses that leave Lille for Metz on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 279 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Metz:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Metz costing on average $123 (€100).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $113 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€63). The journey takes 5h 36m versus 4h 0m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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 | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:42PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Metz buses for today, Friday, June 19. 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 | 9:25 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h25 | 4:50 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h30 | 9:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h05 | 11:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h45 | 12:30 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
50345 | 4:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 6h00 | 10:00 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
1682 · 30512 | 4:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h15 | 12:15 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h05 | 1:20 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
50918 · 4740 | 5:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 6h25 | 12:20 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
1658 · 30484 | 6:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h55 | 2:25 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h50 | 3:00 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h10 | 1:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h55 | 2:55 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lille to Metz run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) 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 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 1:55 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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 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.

Most Lille to Metz buses use the Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Metz, Gare routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Metz bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Metz, Gare routière is 1 km from Metz city centre. Public transport options include:
Metz, Gare routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km), La Table de Pol (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Metz, Gare routière.
Available at Metz, Gare routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metz, Gare routière: Elevators, ramps.
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