There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Étain by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Etaintrain Ter
3h 9m€65–111Bus via Etain Centre
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Metz Ville to Etain Centrebus Autocar
6h 26m€32–54Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Metzbus N215 / ...
- Take the bus from Metz Ville to Etainbus Autocar
6h 3m€36–54Drive 280.3 km
- Drive from Paris to Étaincar 280.3 km
2h 48m€45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Paris Est to Meuse Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Meuse Tgv to Verdunbus 68261 / ...
3h 18m€52–83
Paris to Étain by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Étain is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Étain is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Étain. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Etain via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Étain. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at Etain via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Paris and Étain is 377 km. The road distance is 280.3 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Étain without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Paris to Étain, including transfers.
Paris to Étain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Étain train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from Paris to Étain is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Étain, France?
You can take a train from Paris Est to Etain via Metz Ville in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Etain via Metz and Metz Ville in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Meuse Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Étain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.
Paris to Étain train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Étain is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Paris to Étain.
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