How far is it from Caen to Metz?

The distance between Caen and Metz is 573 km by road.

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

The drive from Caen to Metz takes approximately 6 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Caen to Metz?

The fastest route from Caen to Metz covers 573 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h 5 min.

Which direction is Metz from Caen?

Metz lies roughly to the east of Caen.

Which roads does the route from Caen to Metz follow?

The drive from Caen to Metz mainly follows A 13, A 4. The longest single stretch is 307 km on A 4.

Which towns do you pass between Caen and Metz?

Towns on the route from Caen to Metz include Clamart, Paris, Châlons-en-Champagne.

Caen Metz

Distance: 573 kmDrive time: 6 h 5 min

Driving from Caen to Metz takes about 6 h 5 min via A 4. The distance is 573 km. The straight-line distance is 477 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Caen, Clichy, Paris, Reims, Metz. Driving directions

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Driving directions47 · 573 km

1 Depart left onto Rue Saint-Manvieu 45 m
2 Turn left onto Rue Bertauld 88 m
3 Enter roundabout right onto Place Louis Guillouard 28 m
4 Exit roundabout right onto Place Louis Guillouard 100 m
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Bertrand 43 m
6 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Bertrand 406 m
7 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Maréchal Leclerc 18 m
8 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard Maréchal Leclerc 372 m
9 Continue straight onto Rue de Bernières 396 m
10 Turn right onto Quai Vendeuvre 765 m
11 Turn left onto Cours Montalivet 2 km
12 Take ramp slightly right 458 m
13 Merge slightly left onto Périphérique Nord 2 km

14 Take exit slightly right 442 m
15 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute de Normandie 200 km
16 Keep slightly left 16 km
17 Take exit slightly right 143 m
18 Keep slightly left 891 m
19 Merge slightly left 17 km
20 Keep slightly left 7 km
21 Merge slightly right 937 m
22 Keep slightly left 199 m
23 Keep slightly right 7 km
24 Take exit slightly right 350 m
25 Keep slightly left 165 m
26 Turn straight onto Pont de Nogent 213 m
27 Keep slightly right 338 m
28 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de l’Est 13 km
29 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute de l’Est 19 km
30 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute de l’Est 25 km
31 Take exit slightly left 133 m
32 Merge slightly right onto Autoroute de l’Est 251 km
33 Take exit slightly right 217 m
34 Keep slightly right 633 m
35 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de Lorraine-Bourgogne 7 km
36 Take exit slightly right 260 m
37 Keep slightly left 544 m
38 Keep slightly left 437 m
39 Turn straight onto Rue des Alliés 622 m
40 Keep slightly left 35 m
41 Turn left onto Rue de Paris 401 m
42 Continue straight onto Pont des Morts 212 m
43 Continue straight onto Boulevard Robert Sérot 452 m
44 Turn left onto Quai Paul Vautrin 194 m
45 Turn right onto Place de Chambre 92 m
46 Turn right onto Rue d'Estrées 173 m
47 Arrive onto Place d'Armes

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The return trip from Metz to Caen covers roughly the same distance, 573 km.

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Station de navette fluviale Corentin Cariou
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Notre-Dame
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Embarcadère du Chalet des Îles
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Tour-Eiffel
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Place de la Concorde
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Musée d'Orsay
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Louvre
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Paris-Canal
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Passeurs de Marne - Neuilly-Plaisance
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Passeurs de Marne - Noisy-le-Grand
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Passeurs de Marne - Gournay-sur-Marne
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Bateaux Parisiens
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How far is it from Caen to Metz?: The distance between Caen and Metz is 573 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Caen to Metz?: The drive from Caen to Metz takes approximately 6 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Caen to Metz?: The fastest route from Caen to Metz covers 573 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h 5 min.
Which direction is Metz from Caen?: Metz lies roughly to the east of Caen.
Which roads does the route from Caen to Metz follow?: The drive from Caen to Metz mainly follows A 13, A 4. The longest single stretch is 307 km on A 4.
Which towns do you pass between Caen and Metz?: Towns on the route from Caen to Metz include Clamart, Paris, Châlons-en-Champagne.

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