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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
$79
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 25 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1455 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Metz will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 4 buses that leave Porto for Metz on Thu, Jun 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 1455 km distance in an average of 1 d 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 4 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 1 d 16 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 904 miles (1455 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price | $550 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 47m Average total duration 29h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Metz:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Metz costing on average $171 (€139).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 17m.
Tickets start at around $113 (€92) compared to roughly $550 (€445) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $437 (€354). The journey takes 29h 17m versus 18h 3m 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 FlixBus.
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 12:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 32h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 32h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 28h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 29h44 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 34h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 40h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Metz buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:50 AM Porto | 30h10 | 2:00 PM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Porto | 29h30 | 1:30 PM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Porto | 29h40 | 2:30 PM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Porto to Metz run on average 5 times per day, taking around 29h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $67 (€55) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 904 miles (1455 km) distance in 26h 55m.
Distance 904 miles (1455 km) |
Average bus duration 29h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€55) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 26h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Major contemporary art museum known for landmark exhibitions and bold architecture. One of Metz’s headline cultural attractions and worth prioritizing.
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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.
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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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