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Compare train and bus for Basel to Metz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€44 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Metz
Travel to Metz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Metz.
There are 2 ways to get from Basel to Metz: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Metz is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€10) compared to other travel options to Metz:
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $31 (€28) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Metz from Basel is by train, which takes on average 2 h 33 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 25 min.
The distance is approximately 125 miles (202 km) from Basel to Metz.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Metz is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 13 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Basel to Metz as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Metz:
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Metz:
- You can go to Metz from Basel by bus with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $11 (€10) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Basel to Metz on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Metz from Basel with SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI or Deutsche Bahn, and you can find SNCF | TGV INOUI Basel to Metz tickets for $31 (€28) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Metz with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Metz with BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee.
Direct services to Metz tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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