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 prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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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€48

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3h 3m

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2h 33m

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4h 32m

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from Metz to Basel

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:40PM9h45
Metz, Gare routière
07:25AMBasel, Bahnhof
$321One-way
1 transfer

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:20PM10h40
Metz, Gare routière
02:00AMBasel, Bahnhof
$321One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:35AM7h45
Metz, Gare routière
08:20AMBasel, Bahnhof
$531One-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.

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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 $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Basel costing on average $43 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

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 7 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • 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).
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 SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Marino Autolinee to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Metz to Basel:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Marino Autolinee.
Omio customers who travel from Metz to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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