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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Metz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 589 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 589, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,006.
Distance: 434 miles (699 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 589 Average price Cheapest | DKK 1,250 Average price | DKK 4,006 Average price | DKK 1,956 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Metz
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Metz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Metz:
A bus is DKK 661 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Metz costing on average DKK 1,250.
A bus is DKK 3,418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Metz costing on average DKK 4,006.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
Tickets start at around DKK 589 compared to roughly DKK 1,956 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 1,368. The journey takes 12h 12m versus 8h 44m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Metz
How to get from Bordeaux to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
95920 · 304841:25 PM 13h00 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes 2:25 AM Metz, Gare routière DKK 295 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
95920 · 304841:25 PM 13h00 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes 2:25 AM Metz, Gare routière DKK 295 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LX551+
LX7582:55 PM 3h25 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 6:20 PM Luxembourg Airport DKK 2,294 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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2807+
F41 (866363)9:03 PM 12h41 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 9:44 AM Metz-Ville DKK 799 1 One-way 2 transfers
12264 · 261312:12 PM 4h36 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 4:48 PM Metz-Ville DKK 995 1 One-way 1 transfer
8414 · 2465+
681555:08 PM 5h18 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 10:26 PM Metz-Ville DKK 1,003 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM 13h15 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 1:40 PM Metz, Gare routière DKK 418 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM 13h45 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 3:25 AM Metz, Gare routière DKK 418 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM 16h30 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 9:30 PM Metz, Gare routière DKK 418 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1446 · KL17155:50 PM 4h30 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 10:20 PM Luxembourg Airport DKK 2,066 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1446 · KL17095:50 PM 16h35 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 10:25 AM Luxembourg Airport DKK 2,066 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7441+
AF46008:35 PM 14h00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 10:35 AM Luxembourg Airport DKK 2,389 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Metz:
A bus is DKK 661 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Metz costing on average DKK 1,250.
A bus is DKK 3,418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Metz costing on average DKK 4,006.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Metz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to Metz by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Metz by train.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Luxair, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Iberia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, ITA, asl airlines, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Metz by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, Internorte.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
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