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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $60 - $190 and takes 21h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $140 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metz and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 32h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Strasbourg, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 11m.

How far is it from Metz to Bucharest?

The distance between Metz and Bucharest is 1690 km. The road distance is 1946.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $60 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Metz to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Metz to Bucharest train from?

Metz to Bucharest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Metz to Bucharest is to train which takes 31h 11m and costs $360 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $250 and takes 32h 55m.

Where does the Metz to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Metz and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Metz. It is currently 4:40 PM in Metz and 5:40 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Metz to Bucharest train arrive?

Metz to Bucharest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Metz to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Bucharest is 1946 km. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Metz to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

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

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

Train to Luxembourg, fly
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LUX - OTP
6h 23m
$146–378
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
21h 40m
$63–188
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
31h 11m
$361–806
Drive 1,946.5 km
1. Drive from Metz to Bucharestcar 1,946.5 km
18h 47m
$349–504
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Mulhouse Villetrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
8h 50m
$246–595
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Bucharestbus
26h 21m
$211–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz to București, Autogara Militaribus 1923
32h 55m
$180–250
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Metz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
21h
$402–1,380

Metz to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

31h 11mAverage Duration

$361Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,690.5 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Bucuresti Nord via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 31h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Metz to București, Autogara Militari 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–250 and the journey takes 32h 55m.

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