Metz to Caen by train

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Overview: trains from Metz to Caen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Metz to Caen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:23 View journey
Last train 19:42 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 474
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey AU$599.33 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 22m
Train operators 11

Taking the train from Metz to Caen

Ready to book a trip from Metz to Caen by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Metz and Caen

The cheapest train tickets from Metz to Caen start at AU$599.33. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Metz to Caen is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train timetable for travel between Metz and Caen

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Metz to Caen by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:23

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 18:05

  • First daily departure (weekend): 07:25

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 19:42

  • Average number of daily trains: 19 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 6 minutes

Train duration for trips from Metz to Caen

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 25 minutes, crossing a total distance of 474 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Metz and Caen?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Caen

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Caen.

FAQs about the train journey from Metz to Caen

Want to know more about your journey from Metz to Caen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Metz and Caen by train is 474 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.