How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Metz, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Metz is around 685km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 MetzCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Metz Ville.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €445($445)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance688km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Metz

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Metz is around 685km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 567km (353 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Metz is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Metz. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Magenta and Paris l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Metz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Metz Ville. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 5h 5m.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Metz. The distance is around 688km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€115($115)
every 4 hours685km (426 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare5h 10m
€225($225)
3 times a week685km (425 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 5m
€445($445)
every 20 mins1,230km (764 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 10m
€160($160)
every 4 hours744km (462 miles)
Train to Lison, plane7h 10m
€225($225)
twice daily981km (610 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 40m
€58($58)
4 times a week705km (438 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€125($125)
on demand688km (428 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