How to travel from Annecy to Le Mans, France

The distance between Annecy and Le Mans is around 645km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Annecy to Le Mans by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train

Take the bus to Genève-Aéroport gare routière then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance723km (450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Le Mans by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Annecy and Le Mans is around 645km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Annecy and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Le Mans is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Annecy and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 60m.

TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Le Mans. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Annecy and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the bus to Genève-Aéroport gare routière then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Annecy and Le Mans. The distance is around 723km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Annecy to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Le Mans

Transport options from Annecy to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train + 5 similar
3h 35m
€160($160)
every 4 hours645km (401 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
€150($150)
every 20 mins853km (530 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train4h 20m
€270($270)
every 4 hours723km (449 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 25m
€165($165)
every 20 mins873km (542 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train4h 35m
€195($195)
every 2 hours842km (523 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 15m
€320($320)
every 20 mins861km (535 miles)
Train
4h 60m
€140($140)
twice a week736km (458 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand723km (450 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.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Le Mans