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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Metz is to rideshare which costs €43 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rennes and arriving at Metz. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Rennes to Metz?

The distance between Rennes and Metz is 674 km. The road distance is 660.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Rennes to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Metz bus from?

Rennes to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Metz?

The best way to get from Rennes to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Rennes to Metz bus arrive?

Rennes to Metz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Metz is 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Rennes to Metz.

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

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

Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 786+ hotels available in Metz.

Can I share a ride from Rennes to Metz?

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

Rennes to Metz - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Rennes to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4h 30m
€76–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Metzbus N215 / ...
8h 30m
€40–80
Drive 660.7 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Metzcar 660.7 km
6h 12m
€101–145
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane RNS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
12h 9m
€152–355
Train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Lorraine TGVtrain 061B
5h 52m
€122–260
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rennes to Metzrideshare 662.4 km
7h 50m
€43
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain
5h 43m
€173–433
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane RNS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
11h 35m
€139–330
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain
7h 12m
€154–403
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
6h 23m
€98–305
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane NTE - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
10h 4m
€95–300

Rennes to Metz by train, bus, and subway

63Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 674.1 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Metz Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Saint-Germain - Odéon, Odéon, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rennes to Metz twice daily. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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