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Centre Pompidou-Metz
Bold contemporary art museum with major temporary exhibitions in a landmark Shigeru Ban building. Metz’s most internationally known cultural attraction.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€61
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€112
Fastest journey on Oct 10
21 h
Average journey duration on Oct 10
21 h 48 m
Buses on Oct 10
27
Distance
1240 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Metz will cost around €112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Metz without transferring at least once.
3162 · 50469
4004 · 30480
3160 · 30482
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
4004 · 30480
3160 · 30482
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Madrid to Metz run on average 11 times per day, taking around 21h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 770 miles (1240 km) distance in 19h 30m.
Distance 770 miles (1240 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 19h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 29h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 29h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 29h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 27h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 27h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 25h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €95 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 25h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €118 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 25h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 24h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 23h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 23h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 27h26 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €107 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Metz buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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54152 · 50478 | 8:35 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 25h10 | 9:45 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 22h50 | 1:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
4004 · 30480 | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 21h00 | 12:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 22h35 | 3:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
3162 · 50469 | 6:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h00 | 5:35 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 22h05 | 6:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 21h40 | 6:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
3160 · 30482 | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 21h40 | 8:10 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 26h45 | 1:20 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 26h25 | 1:20 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 27h50 | 3:25 AM Metz, Gare routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 27h26 | 3:25 AM Metz, Gare routière | 2 transfers | |
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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.
Bold contemporary art museum with major temporary exhibitions in a landmark Shigeru Ban building. Metz’s most internationally known cultural attraction.
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.
Museum tracing the 1870 war and annexation era through objects and documents. Valuable for visitors interested in Franco-German regional history.
Historic central square lined with arcades and cafés, famous for its yellow stone facades and lively atmosphere day and night.
Waterside island quarter with theatre, gardens, and classic views toward Temple Neuf. A scenic walking area especially attractive at sunset.
Main shopping and strolling street in the old center, connecting key squares and monuments. Ideal for an easy first walk through Metz.
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.
Dense fruit spread made from local Mirabelle plums. It showcases Lorraine's emblematic fruit and is enjoyed on toast, pastries or desserts.
Golden tart baked with sweet Mirabelle plums from Lorraine. It is a seasonal specialty strongly associated with Metz and the Moselle area.
Michelin-starred dining near central Metz, known for refined seasonal French cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Two-Michelin-star destination by Christophe Dufossé, offering creative fine dining with seasonal produce in a contemporary upscale room.
Historic traditional restaurant celebrated for regional Lorraine dishes, especially quiche and Mirabelle desserts, in a classic old-town atmosphere.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are usually below Paris, while local transit and cafes stay reasonable for most visitors.
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.
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Metz Gare routière -> Place d'Armes, Metz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Metz buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Metz, Gare routière station pair, with some services arriving at Metz, L'anphitheatre. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Metz bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: 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.
Metz, L'anphitheatre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several local eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Metz, L'anphitheatre. ATMs are available at Metz, L'anphitheatre.
Ticket office support is available at Metz, L'anphitheatre.
Available at Metz, L'anphitheatre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metz, L'anphitheatre: Station is accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.
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