The distance between Rennes and Metz is around 669km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rennes 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 → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Metz Ville.
Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).
Take the bus to Paris and then to Metz.
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There are several options for getting from Rennes to Metz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Rennes and Metz is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (365 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Rennes and Metz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Metz is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Metz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Metz. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Metz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Metz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Rennes and Metz. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Metz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 13h 10m.
FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Rennes and Metz. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Rennes and Metz. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) and arrive at Metz/Nancy (ETZ) - via Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Rennes to Metz. There is however a flight that goes via Marseille (MRS). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Rennes to Metz typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Rennes (RNS) 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 Rennes and Metz. The distance is around 669km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Metz is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | €135($135) | 4 times a day | 674km (419 miles) |
Fly | 4h 5m | €215($215) | every 20 mins | 1,394km (866 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | €41($41) | 5 times a day | 684km (425 miles) |
Bus to Metz | 13h 10m | €45($45) | once daily | 901km (560 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €120($120) | on demand | 669km (416 miles) |
Transavia France
Luxair
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Metz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.