How to travel from Metz to Basel

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Compare train and bus for Metz to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. 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 $40, while a train costs an average of $66.

Distance: 125 miles (202 km)

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Driving

$66

Average price

$40

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Cheapest

$132

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

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30m

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3h 10m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Basel is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Basel costing on average $66 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Metz and Basel including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Metz to Basel among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 34m faster (2h 36m by train vs 3h 10m by car) and roughly $66 (€55) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($66 (€54) vs $132 (€109)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Metz to Basel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus7991
    2:45 AM4h45
    Metz, Gare routière
    7:30 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus7991
    2:45 AM4h45
    Metz, Gare routière
    7:30 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9877+SNCF | TGV Lyria9203
    8:09 AM2h17
    Metz-Ville
    10:26 AMBasel SBB
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER830309 · 96227 · 96133
    2:42 PM3h03
    Metz-Ville
    5:45 PMBasel St. Johann
    $661One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER830325 · 96263 · 96129
    1:42 PM3h03
    Metz-Ville
    4:45 PMBasel St. Johann
    $661One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER830303 · 96249 · 96117
    8:42 AM3h03
    Metz-Ville
    11:45 AMBasel St. Johann
    $661One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740
    12:25 AM3h45
    Metz, Gare routière
    4:10 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 AM4h30
    Metz, Gare routière
    11:40 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA417 · BA764
    11:25 AM11h25
    Luxembourg Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $5711One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA419 · BA760
    9:15 PM13h45
    Luxembourg Airport
    11:00 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $5951One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA417 · BA762
    11:25 AM7h05
    Luxembourg Airport
    6:30 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $9131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Metz to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Metz to Basel.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Metz and Basel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Basel is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Basel costing on average $66 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 17m.

The distance from Metz to Basel is approximately 125 miles (202 km).
The average frequency per day from Metz to Basel is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Metz to Basel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
  • Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Metz to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Metz to Basel:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Metz to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Colmar, Zurich, Strasbourg, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.
Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.

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