What is the distance between Lyon and Metz?

The distance between Lyon and Metz is around 389 km (241 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Metz?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lyon Airport, in Lyon, and end it at Gare routière de Metz, in Metz.

Bus Lyon to Metz from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Metz on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:25am	Perrache	6h 5m	8:30am	Metz	CheapestFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus + BlaBlaCar Bus	Bus	2:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 35m	9:45am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	13h 5m	6:10am	Metz	No tags
	Bus	5:25pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h	3:25am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Metz on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Perrache	6h 5m	8:30am	Metz	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:25pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h	3:25am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	13h 5m	6:10am	Metz	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Metz on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:25pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h	3:25am	Gare routière de Metz	Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus + BlaBlaCar Bus	Bus	2:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 35m	9:45am	Gare routière de Metz	Fastest

Next departures for Lyon to Metz on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Perrache	6h 5m	8:30am	Metz	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:25pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h	3:25am	Gare routière de Metz	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	13h 5m	6:10am	Metz	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Metz on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus + BlaBlaCar Bus	Bus	2:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	7h 35m	9:45am	Gare routière de Metz	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:00 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Metz

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Metz. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

388 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $205	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $120	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Metz?

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Metz

A - Gare routière de Metz

B - Arrêt d'Autobus de Metz - Monument aux Morts

C - Metz Autobus

D - G. R. Quai 17

E - Rue Winston Churchill

F - Metz - Pointcarré

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Metz by bus

What is the distance between Lyon and Metz?
The distance between Lyon and Metz is around 389 km (241 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Metz?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lyon Airport, in Lyon, and end it at Gare routière de Metz, in Metz.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$79

11-17

$45

Today

$52

11-19

No data

11-20

$43

11-21

$49

11-22

$63

11-23

$49

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Metz was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Metz, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $146 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Metz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.