How to travel from Arcachon to Le Mans, France

The distance between Arcachon and Le Mans is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arcachon to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Pessac then take the bus to Tours then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Arcachon and Le Mans is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Arcachon and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Le Mans. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Arcachon and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Arcachon and Le Mans. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Le Mans

Transport options from Arcachon to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€86($86)
once a week481km (299 miles)
Train and Plane
4hrs
€225($225)
5 times a day846km (526 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 15m
€47($47)
twice daily509km (316 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€90($90)
on demand510km (317 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