There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Metz by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Basel to Metz by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Metz is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Metz. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Metz. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Metz Ville via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Basel and Metz is 286 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Metz without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Basel to Metz, including transfers.
Basel to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
The best way to get from Basel to Metz is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Metz, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Ville 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Metz once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel SBB to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Basel SBB to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Basel to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.
Basel to Metz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Metz is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Basel to Metz.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Metz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.