Metz

The 1h 55m journey from Strasbourg to Metz connects two distinct corners of the Grand Est region via tarmac for just $4. When I travel across Europe on a strict budget, I constantly look for routes where the slow road wins on price without adding an unreasonable amount of transit time. This corridor across northeastern France is a prime example. You trade speed for savings, leaving you with extra euros to spend on local food once you arrive. Getting From Strasbourg to Metz by Bus # Taking the bus from Strasbourg to Metz costs $4 and takes 1h 55m. Compared to flying—which is completely impractical and economically absurd for this distance—the bus offers a straightforward, ground-level route. You board in Strasbourg and step off in Metz nearly two hours later, rolling past the rolling agricultural landscapes and small towns of the French countryside.