The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Metz
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
4 h 56 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
475 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Metz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Metz will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
Of the 2 trains that leave Caen for Metz every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Caen to Metz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Metz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £156.
Distance: 475 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£89 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £380 Average Price |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 1m Average total duration 28h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Caen to Metz train times
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Metz trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:01 Caen | 4h57 | 20:58 Metz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:06 Caen | 4h57 | 21:03 Metz | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
![]() | 13:56 Caen | 5h08 | 19:04 Metz | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:08 Caen | 4h56 | 19:04 Metz | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Metz
Trains from Caen to Metz run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 475 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 475 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 21:08 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TER BreizhGo from Caen to Metz trainsSNCF TER, TER BreizhGo trains will get you between Caen and Metz from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Caen to Metz train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen to Metz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Metz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Caen and Metz
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Terroirs de Lorraine Michel Roth
- Starbucks
- Bonne Journée
- Accessible restrooms, elevators, escalators, and wheelchair access, as well as facilities for those with visual/auditory impairment. There are call buttons for assistance when staff are not available.
- ATC
- Ibis Metz Centre Gare
- Hotel Bristol Metz Centre Gare
- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Located opposite the main entrance, next to the lost and found counter.
- Bus lines: 1/21/31, 2, 3, 5/25, 8, 9, 11/44, 13, 17, U, Noctambus 51, Noctambus 52
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER L1, TER L2, TER A14, TER L15, TER L27, TER L28, TER L30
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with easy access from Rue de la Gare.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- ibis Metz Woippy
- Hotel Campanile Metz Nord
- Première Classe Metz Nord - Talange
- 120 places, covered
- The station has a small waiting area and ticket machines.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional services to nearby cities
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