How to travel from Bayonne to Le Mans, France

The distance between Bayonne and Le Mans is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bayonne 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Tours Parking Peupliers and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance627km (389 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Bayonne and Le Mans is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bayonne and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Le Mans. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayonne and Le Mans. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours Parking Peupliers and Tours. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Le Mans. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 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 Bayonne and Le Mans. The distance is around 627km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Le Mans

Transport options from Bayonne to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 45m
€270($270)
every 2 hours862km (535 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train3h 35m
€225($225)
5 times a day962km (598 miles)
Train to Lourdes, plane4h 10m
€140($140)
once a week998km (620 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
€245($245)
4 times a day981km (610 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€165($165)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean4h 45m
€110($110)
once a week624km (388 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€19($19)
5 times a week638km (396 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€115($115)
on demand627km (389 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