There are 5 ways to get from Canton of Basel-City 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.
Train
best- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
3h 39m€49–99Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Basel to Metz248.9 km
3h 29m€23Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Metzbus FlixBus N839
5h 8m€27–44Bus
- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 47m€29–53Drive 248.5 km
- Drive from Basel to Metzcar 248.5 km
3h 14m€43–62
Canton of Basel-City to Metz by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton of Basel-City to Metz is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Canton of Basel-City to Metz is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Canton of Basel-City to Metz. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Metz via Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Canton of Basel-City to Metz. However, there are services departing from Basel, Birmannsgasse and arriving at Metz Ville via St Louis and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Canton of Basel-City and Metz is 284 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.
The best way to get from Canton of Basel-City to Metz without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Canton of Basel-City to Metz, including transfers.
Canton of Basel-City to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.
Canton of Basel-City to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Canton of Basel-City to Metz is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland and Metz, France?
You can take a vehicle from Basel, Birmannsgasse to Metz Ville via St-Louis, Gare de Saint-Louis, St Louis, and Strasbourg in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Metz once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Basel to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Canton of Basel-City to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.
Canton of Basel-City to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton of Basel-City to Metz is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Canton of Basel-City to Metz.
There are 827+ hotels available in Metz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Canton of Basel-City and Metz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.