How to travel from Bordeaux to Le Mans, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Le Mans is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance442km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Bordeaux and Le Mans is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bordeaux and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Le Mans. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Bordeaux and Le Mans. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Floirac Dravemont and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Le Mans. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 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 Bordeaux and Le Mans. The distance is around 442km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Le Mans

Transport options from Bordeaux to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€95($95)
twice a week426km (265 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 40m
€225($225)
every 4 hours802km (498 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€36($36)
5 times a week506km (315 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€60($60)
on demand442km (274 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