What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Metz?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Metz is to bus via Reims which costs €75 - €120 and takes 17h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Metz?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Metz is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Metz. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Metz via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Metz?

The distance between Bilbao and Metz is 1212 km. The road distance is 1170.5 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Metz without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Metz without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 6m and costs €180 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Metz?

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Bilbao to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Metz bus from?

Bilbao to Metz bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Metz?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Metz is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs €28 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €330 and takes 14h 44m.

Where does the Bilbao to Metz bus arrive?

Bilbao to Metz bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Metz is 1170 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Bilbao to Metz.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Metz?

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Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 790+ hotels available in Metz.

Bilbao to Metz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Metz by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
11h 6m
€187–423
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Metzbus N215 / ...
17h 50m
€29–185
Drive 1,170.5 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Metzcar 1,170.5 km
12h 13m
€185–266
Fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BIO - LUX
2. Take the bus from Luxemburg to Metzbus
6h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
14h 44m
€177–323
Bus via Reims
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 55m
€75–116
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain
7h 9m
€134–384
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain
7h 4m
€101–309

Bilbao to Metz by bus, foot, train, and subway

38Weekly Services

11h 6mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,212.2 km
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Metz, France?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Metz Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lorraine Tgv, and Lorraine Tgv in around 14h 44m.

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