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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 Nantes to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Metz will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Metz without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Nantes to Metz run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 379 miles (610 km) distance in 8h 15m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nantes to Metz.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Metz buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 30. 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 | 12:20 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 13h20 | 1:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
50810 · 30482 | 9:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 10h25 | 8:10 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 10h45 | 9:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 11h45 | 12:30 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
50404 · 30492 | 1:20 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 10h20 | 11:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 11h40 | 1:20 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 10h55 | 3:25 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 14h30 | 11:55 AM Metz, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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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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Most Nantes to Metz buses use the Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes to Metz, Gare routière station pair, with some services arriving at Metz, L'anphitheatre. Use this guide to compare Nantes and Metz bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants available.
Wi-Fi is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. ATMs are aTM available near the station.
Ticket office support is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
Available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Accessible for wheelchair users.
Nantes, Route de Paris is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Route de Paris has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Route de Paris.
Available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Elevators, ramps.
Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: The station has accessible facilities.
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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