The distance between Caen and Le Mans is around 161km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Caen 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 Mans → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Le Mans.
There are several options for getting from Caen to Le Mans by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Caen and Le Mans is around 161km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Caen and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Le Mans. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Caen and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 55m.
SNCF run train services between Caen and Le Mans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Caen and Le Mans. We recommend that you drive to Le Mans. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caen and Le Mans. The distance is around 162km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 55m | €29($29) | every 4 hours | 161km (100 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | €22($22) | on demand | 162km (100 miles) |
The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.