What is the distance between Basel and Metz?

The distance between Basel and Metz is around 203 km (126 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Metz?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Gare routière de Metz, in Metz.

Bus Basel to Metz from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Metz on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	4h 35m	2:35am	Gare routière de Metz	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:25pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	5h 10m	2:35am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Metz on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	3h 40m	4:45am	Gare routière de Metz	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:25pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	5h 10m	2:35am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	4h 35m	2:35am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Metz on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	3h 40m	4:45am	Gare routière de Metz	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:25pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	5h 10m	2:35am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	4h 35m	2:35am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Metz on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	3h 40m	4:45am	Gare routière de Metz	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:25pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	5h 10m	2:35am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)	4h 35m	2:35am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:51 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Metz

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Metz. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

203 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $202	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $45	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Metz?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Stops in Metz

A
Gare routière de Metz
1 Avenue Louis le Débonnaire, 57000 Metz, France
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B
Arrêt d'Autobus de Metz - Monument aux Morts
Metz, 57000 Metz, France
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C
Metz Autobus
1 Place du Général de Gaulle, 57000 Metz, France
D
G. R. Quai 17
6 Rue Pierre Hardie, 57000 Metz, France
E
Rue Winston Churchill
6 Rue Winston Churchill, 57000 Metz, France
F
Metz - Pointcarré
Boulevard Poincaré, 57000 Metz, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

MarinoBus

4/5896 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Metz by bus

What is the distance between Basel and Metz?
The distance between Basel and Metz is around 203 km (126 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Metz?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Gare routière de Metz, in Metz.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$36

11-26

$41

Today

No data

11-28

$40

11-29

$35

11-30

$34

12-01

$26

12-02

$26

The cheapest trip from Basel to Metz was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Metz, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $111 for a bus ticket from Basel to Metz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-01.