How to travel from Arles to Le Mans, France

The distance between Arles and Le Mans is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Arles to Le Mans by train, 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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Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance835km (519 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Arles to Le Mans by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Arles and Le Mans is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Arles and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Le Mans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre and Avignon Tgv. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arles and Le Mans. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Arles and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Arles and Le Mans. The distance is around 835km (519 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Arles to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Le Mans

Transport options from Arles to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane + 6 similar
3h 25m
€220($220)
5 times a day875km (544 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 45m
€235($235)
5 times a day874km (543 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 60m
€270($270)
5 times a day969km (602 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4hrs
€235($235)
every 20 mins935km (581 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4hrs
€200($200)
every 20 mins779km (484 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€195($195)
every 20 mins978km (608 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 50m
€240($240)
every 20 mins1,025km (637 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€165($165)
twice daily884km (549 miles)
Train via Nimes6h 55m
€170($170)
4 times a week940km (584 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€110($110)
on demand835km (519 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