How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Le Mans, France
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans is around 697km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Le Mans by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Le Mans → Aix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€215($215)
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5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Le Mans.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€40($40)
+ 1 othersBus and Train
Take the bus to Montpellier then take the train to Le Mans.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Le Mans by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans is around 697km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 643km (399 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Le Mans is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans. The distance is around 875km (544 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Le Mans is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Le Mans
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 5 similar | 3hrs | €215($215) | 5 times a day | 853km (530 miles) |
| Fly to Tours St Symphorien (TUF), Train | 3hrs | €180($180) | 5 times a day | 697km (433 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €175($175) | 5 times a day | 895km (556 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train | 3h 50m | €240($240) | 5 times a day | 943km (586 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 3h 50m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 942km (585 miles) |
| Fly to Caen (CFR), Train | 4h 40m | €245($245) | 5 times a day | 971km (603 miles) |
Bus | 12h 10m | €40($40) | once daily | 962km (598 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 20m | €190($190) | 3 times a week | 1,156km (719 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | €120($120) | on demand | 875km (544 miles) |
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Airports near Le Mans
The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Le Mans