How to travel from Le Havre to Metz, France

The distance between Le Havre and Metz is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Le Havre 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

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Metz.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Metz.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance538km (335 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Metz

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Le Havre and Metz is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (275 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Le Havre and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Metz is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Metz. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre 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 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Metz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Le Havre and Metz. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Le Havre and Metz. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Metz. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) 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 Le Havre and Metz. The distance is around 538km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Metz

Transport options from Le Havre to Metz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€100($100)
3 times a week542km (337 miles)
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 55m
€425($425)
5 times a day1,056km (656 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€125($125)
hourly601km (374 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€34($34)
4 times a day533km (331 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand538km (335 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