How to travel from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Metz, France

The distance between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Metz by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MetzEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €435($440)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Metz Boulevard Poincare.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz

There are several options for getting from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Metz by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Metz is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz. We recommend that you drive to Metz. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel Bahnhof SBB. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Marino Autolinee, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Metz from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) is to drive which will take 2h 40m and cost around €48 ($48).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Metz is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Metz. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Metz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Metz

Transport options from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 50m
€435($440)
hourly478km (297 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
€40($40)
once a week321km (199 miles)
Bus to Metz Central Bus Station4h 30m
€15($15)
once daily281km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€48($48)
on demand266km (165 miles)

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Airports near Metz

The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Metz
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Metz
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
263km (164 miles) from Metz