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Compare bus and train 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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $33.

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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 125 miles (202 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$51

Average price

$24

Average price

Cheapest

$135

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 7m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV INOUI

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

$58

Average price

$35

Average price

Cheapest

$135

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 15m

Average total duration

4h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 7m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

TER

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus 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.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Metz is a bus with an average price of $24.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Metz:

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Metz costing on average $51.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Metz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Metz take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Metz including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Metz among Omio's users.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Metz is a bus with an average price of $35.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Metz:

A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Metz costing on average $58.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Metz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Metz take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Metz including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Metz among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Basel to Metz

How to get from Basel to Metz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739
    1:05 AM3h40
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    4:45 AMMetz, Gare routière
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4739
    1:05 AM3h40
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    4:45 AMMetz, Gare routière
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER96134 · 96272+SNCF | TGV INOUI5500
    6:43 PM2h26
    Basel St. Johann
    9:09 PMMetz-Ville
    $711One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9898+TER96112
    10:43 AM2h41
    Basel St. Johann
    1:24 PMMetz-Ville
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5500+TER96132
    6:13 PM2h56
    Basel St. Johann
    9:09 PMMetz-Ville
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9898+TER96112
    10:38 AM2h46
    Basel SBB
    1:24 PMMetz-Ville
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus7990
    10:00 PM4h35
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    2:35 AMMetz, Gare routière
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:05 AM4h45
    Basel, Bahnhof
    6:50 AMMetz, Gare routière
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM6h00
    Basel, Bahnhof
    12:30 PMMetz, Gare routière
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Metz including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Metz is a bus with an average price of $24.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Metz:

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Metz costing on average $51.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Metz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Metz take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 21m.

The distance from Basel to Metz is approximately 125 miles (202 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Metz is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Metz as scheduled services by bus and train 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.
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Metz-Ville.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Metz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Metz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Marino Autolinee, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to Metz by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Metz:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Marino Autolinee.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Metz often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Nancy, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Metz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Metz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Metz, you can explore the vibrant Metz Covered Market for local produce and specialties, stroll through the Jardin Botanique de Metz for a tranquil experience, or enjoy a walk along the banks of the Moselle River. For cultural experiences, visit the Arsenal Concert Hall for its diverse musical performances or discover the Musée de la Cour d'Or's rich history. Must-see sights include the stunning Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, the modern Centre Pompidou-Metz, the medieval Porte des Allemands, the picturesque Temple Neuf, and the charming Place Saint-Louis.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Metz's main attractions, including the stunning Metz Cathedral, the Centre Pompidou-Metz, and the charming old town.

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