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Musée alsacien
A museum dedicated to Alsatian life and culture showcasing traditional costumes, furniture, and tools.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
9
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Metz to Strasbourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Metz to Strasbourg will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 9 buses that leave Metz for Strasbourg on Mon, May 18, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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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30492
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7991
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30492Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Metz to Strasbourg:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Strasbourg costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $52 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€33). The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 48m 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, FlixBus, 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 Bus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Metz to Strasbourg buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30488 | 2:50 PM Metz, Gare routière | 2h00 | 4:50 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Metz, Gare routière | 3h05 | 8:00 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Metz, Gare routière | 2h00 | 7:55 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
50345 | 10:05 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1h54 | 11:59 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Metz, Gare routière | 2h00 | 1:20 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
30492 | 11:45 PM Metz, Gare routière | 2h00 | 1:45 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
7991 | 2:45 AM Metz, Gare routière | 2h00 | 4:45 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 AM Metz, Gare routière | 2h00 | 5:05 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 AM Metz, Gare routière | 2h50 | 6:40 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Metz, Gare routière | 2h00 | 8:55 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Metz to Strasbourg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 54m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Strasbourg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Strasbourg trip today.
A museum dedicated to Alsatian life and culture showcasing traditional costumes, furniture, and tools.
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Round up the bill or leave small change in cafes; 5-10% in restaurants if service is good.
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