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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Metz is to bus which costs €140 - €250 and takes 33h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Metz is to fly and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Metz. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 33h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Metz. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Metz Ville via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 41m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Metz?

The distance between Bucharest and Metz is 1692 km. The road distance is 1942.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Metz without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 21h 41m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Bucharest to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Metz bus from?

Bucharest to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Metz train from?

Bucharest to Metz train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Metz?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Metz is to train which takes 30h 41m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 33h 55m.

Where does the Bucharest to Metz bus arrive?

Bucharest to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Metz?

Metz is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 7:02 PM in Bucharest and 6:02 PM in Metz.

Where does the Bucharest to Metz train arrive?

Bucharest to Metz train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Metz is 1942 km. It takes approximately 18h 58m to drive from Bucharest to Metz.

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

Book your Bucharest to Metz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 800+ hotels available in Metz.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Metz by plane, bus, train, train (TGV), 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.

Fly to Luxembourg, bus
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane OTP - LUX
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
7h 29m
€122–344
Bus, train via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brusselsbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
21h 41m
€117–314
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
30h 41m
€187–335
Drive 1,942.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Metzcar 1,942.3 km
18h 58m
€300–434
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane OTP - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
9h 21m
€163–411
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
10h 10m
€162–364
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurtbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain Ter
26h 30m
€178–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Metzbus 1923
33h 55m
€140–250

Bucharest to Metz by train

7Weekly Trains

30h 41mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,691.8 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Metz Ville via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 30h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Metz 4 times a week. Tickets cost €140–250 and the journey takes 33h 55m.

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