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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.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Metz will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 7 buses from Milan to Metz, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct buses cover the 466 km distance in an average of 10 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest buses will take 11 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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Buses from Milan to Metz run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 but you can travel from only $12 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 289 miles (466 km) distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 289 miles (466 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan to Metz.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Metz buses for today, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 9h05 | 6:50 AM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 11h15 | 12:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
251 | 6:35 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 10h40 | 5:15 PM Metz, Boulevard Poincaré | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 150+ 7990 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 15h25 | 2:35 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 64+ 7990 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 11h25 | 2:35 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
4743 · 7990 | 3:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 11h15 | 2:35 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
4739 | 7:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h50 | 4:45 AM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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
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Most Milan to Metz buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Metz, Gare routière station pair, with some services arriving at Metz, Boulevard Poincaré. Use this guide to compare Milan and Metz bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): 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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