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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £437.
Distance: 202 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£48 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £437 Average Price | £96 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Metz to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Basel:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Basel costing on average £48.
A coach is £411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Basel costing on average £437.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 12m.
Coach takes on average 5h 15m.
The journey is about 34m faster (2h 36m by train vs 3h 10m by car) and roughly £48 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£48 vs £96). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Basel from Metz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Metz to Basel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Basel are Zurich, Strasbourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Bern and Lucerne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Basel on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Metz to Basel.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Basel:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Basel costing on average £48.
A coach is £411 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Basel costing on average £437.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 12m.
Coach takes on average 5h 15m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Basel as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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