The distance between Caen and Metz is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Metz → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Caen (CFR) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Metz Ville.
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Metz.
There are several options for getting from Caen to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €425 ($425).
The distance between Caen and Metz is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Caen and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Metz is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €425 ($425).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Metz. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Magenta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Metz. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Caen and Metz. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Caen and Metz. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Caen to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Caen to Metz typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and and arrive into Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caen and Metz. The distance is around 566km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 10m | €425($425) | every 30 mins | 967km (601 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | €100($100) | 3 times a week | 553km (344 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 572km (355 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €100($100) | on demand | 566km (351 miles) |
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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
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Luxair
The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.