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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Metz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a flight costs an average of €369.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €369 Average price | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Metz
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Metz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Metz:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Metz costing on average €62.
A bus is €346 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Metz costing on average €369.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 4h 24m versus 3h 13m 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 Brussels to Metz
How to get from Brussels to Metz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Metz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
47408:40 PM 3h40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 12:20 AM Metz, Gare routière €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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47408:40 PM 3h40 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 12:20 AM Metz, Gare routière €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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LH55877:00 AM 2h55 Brussels Airport 9:55 AM Luxembourg Airport €291 1 One-way 1 transfer
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887633:15 PM 4h42 Brussels-North 7:57 PM Metz-Ville €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
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887592:15 PM 4h42 Brussels-North 6:57 PM Metz-Ville €31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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887511:15 PM 4h44 Brussels-North 5:59 PM Metz-Ville €31 1 One-way 1 transfer
503455:35 PM 4h25 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 10:00 PM Metz, Gare routière €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
5109410:15 PM 3h35 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 1:50 AM Metz, Gare routière €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
KL1706 · KL17132:45 PM 3h05 Brussels Airport 5:50 PM Luxembourg Airport €272 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1704 · KL171110:45 AM 3h30 Brussels Airport 2:15 PM Luxembourg Airport €272 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1700 · KL17096:15 AM 4h10 Brussels Airport 10:25 AM Luxembourg Airport €272 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Metz:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Metz costing on average €62.
A bus is €346 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Metz costing on average €369.
Other travel options to Metz take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Metz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Metz-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Metz, Gare routière.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Intercity, TER, TGV, Alibus to go to Metz by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Metz by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Metz by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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