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Compare train and bus for Metz to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$61 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Metz to Basel
How to get from Metz to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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961478:09 AM3h06Metz-Ville11:15 AMBasel St. Johann$691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM6h45Metz, Gare routière4:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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92038:09 AM2h18Metz-Ville10:27 AMBasel SBB$1071One-way1 transfer
Other options
830303 · 962498:42 AM2h56Metz-Ville11:38 AMBasel SBB$781One-way1 transfer
830305 · 9627710:34 AM3h34Metz-Ville2:08 PMBasel SBB$781One-way1 transfer
830303 · 96249 · 961178:42 AM3h03Metz-Ville11:45 AMBasel St. Johann$771One-way2 transfers
474011:45 PM4h15Metz, Gare routière4:00 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)$571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM8h50Metz, Gare routière5:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM9h00Metz, Gare routière8:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Basel:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Basel costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV INOUI, TER, TGV, SNCF, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Marino Autolinee to go to Basel by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Marino Autolinee.
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