How to travel from Carentan to Metz, France

The distance between Carentan and Metz is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Carentan 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.

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Train to Caen, Fly

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Metz Ville.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris and then to Metz.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance638km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Metz

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Carentan and Metz is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 539km (335 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Carentan and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Metz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Chaussée d'Antin - la Fayette and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Metz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carentan and Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Metz Ville. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Carentan and Metz. The distance is around 638km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Carentan to Metz

Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Metz

Transport options from Carentan to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Caen, Fly + 3 similar
4h 10m
€375($375)
every 3 hours1,045km (649 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€440($440)
every 20 mins1,173km (729 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 40m
€150($150)
every 4 hours687km (427 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6h 40m
€215($215)
twice daily925km (574 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€105($105)
every 4 hours628km (390 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare4h 40m
€215($215)
3 times a week628km (390 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 35m
€47($47)
every 20 mins646km (402 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand638km (397 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