What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Metz?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Metz is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Metz?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Metz is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Metz?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Metz. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Metz via Caen - Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Metz?

The distance between Cherbourg and Metz is 687 km. The road distance is 674.2 km.

How do I travel from Cherbourg to Metz without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg to Metz?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cherbourg to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Metz bus from?

Cherbourg to Metz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cherbourg station.

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Metz?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Metz is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Metz bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Metz bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Caen station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Metz is 674 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Cherbourg to Metz.

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 790+ hotels available in Metz.

Cherbourg to Metz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 11m
€71–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg to Caenbus
2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Metzbus N90 / ...
11h 36m
€57–95
Drive 674.2 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Metzcar 674.2 km
6h 45m
€102–147
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane CDG - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
9h 56m
€114–297

Cherbourg to Metz by train and bus

62Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686.6 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Metz, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Metz Ville via Paris St Lazare, Gare Saint-Lazare, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg to Metz via Caen - Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 11h 36m.

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