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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Caen is to rideshare which costs €37 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Caen is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €85 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Caen via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Caen. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Metz to Caen?

The distance between Metz and Caen is 554 km. The road distance is 552 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Metz to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Caen bus from?

Metz to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Metz to Caen train from?

Metz to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Caen?

The best way to get from Metz to Caen is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h.

Where does the Metz to Caen bus arrive?

Metz to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Metz to Caen train arrive?

Metz to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Metz to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Caen is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Metz to Caen.

How do I get a train ticket from Metz to Caen?

Book your Metz to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Metz to Caen?

Book your Metz to Caen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3127+ hotels available in Caen.

Can I share a ride from Metz to Caen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Metz and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Metz to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Metz to Caen by train (TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
4h 19m
€86–186
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Metz to Caenrideshare 554.1 km
6h 42m
€37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
7h 24m
€61–126
Drive 552 km
1. Drive from Metz to Caencar 552 km
5h 26m
€87–125
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LUX - CFR
19h 36m
€192–623
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 1774 / ...
9h
€40–72
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane SXB - CFR
6h 56m
€218–497
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LUX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 56m
€143–384

Metz to Caen by train and foot

79Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.4 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Metz, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Caen via Paris Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Caen via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 9h.

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