The distance between Metz and Caen is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Metz to Caen 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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Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Caen (CFR).
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Paris l'Est and then to Caen.
Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen.
There are several options for getting from Metz to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €565 ($565).
The distance between Metz and Caen is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Metz and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Caen is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €565 ($565).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Caen, 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 Metz and Caen. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Magenta and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Caen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Metz and Caen. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Caen. 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 8h 20m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Metz and Caen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Metz and Caen. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Caen (CFR) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Metz to Caen. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Metz to Caen typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Caen (CFR).
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and Caen. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 20m | €565($565) | every 30 mins | 973km (604 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 554km (344 miles) |
Bus | 8h 20m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 575km (357 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | €100($100) | on demand | 566km (352 miles) |
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The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.