How to travel from Bayeux to Le Mans, France

The distance between Bayeux and Le Mans is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bayeux to Le Mans by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Le MansBayeux if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Le Mans by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Bayeux and Le Mans is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bayeux and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Bayeux and Le Mans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Bayeux and Le Mans. We recommend that you drive to Le Mans. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Bayeux and Le Mans. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Le Mans

Transport options from Bayeux to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€33($33)
every 4 hours196km (122 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€34($34)
on demand190km (118 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