- Must visit
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 Sep 18
$9
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 59 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 4 m
Buses on Sep 18
18
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reims to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reims to Metz will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 18 buses from Reims to Metz, including 18 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Reims to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Reims to Metz:
A bus is $81 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reims to Metz costing on average $99 (€81).
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 59m 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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Reims to Metz buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 2h15 | 1:40 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:00 PM Reims | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Metz | 0 transfersDirect | |
50479 | 4:35 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 2h40 | 7:15 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
30482 | 6:00 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 2h10 | 8:10 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 2h20 | 12:30 AM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
30484 | 11:59 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 2h26 | 2:25 AM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
7991 | 12:15 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 2h25 | 2:40 AM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 2h15 | 3:25 AM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
30480 | 10:10 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 2h20 | 12:30 PM Metz, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Reims to Metz run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 59m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reims 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 Reims to Metz buses use the Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Metz, Gare routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Reims and Metz bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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