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 13m and costs €95 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Caen. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Caen via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Metz to Caen?

The distance between Metz and Caen is 556 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 13m and costs €95 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 FlixBus, depart from Metz station.

Train or bus from Metz to Caen?

The best way to get from Metz to Caen is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Metz to Caen bus arrive?

Metz to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 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 1282+ 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, car, train, 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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
4h 13m
€95–197
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Metz to Caenrideshare 553.8 km
6h 42m
€37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N215 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 1774 / ...
8h 25m
€38–65
Drive 552 km
1. Drive from Metz to Caencar 552 km
5h 26m
€85–122
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
€189–490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Aéroport CDG 1 to Gare d'Antonytrain B
3. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Caen - Bus Stationbus
11h 20m
€69–111
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
18h 51m
€122–453
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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 47m
€143–379

Metz to Caen by train and bus

74Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 556 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Caen via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare Saint-Lazare - Rome, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Caen via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 8h 25m.

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