How to travel from Calais to Le Mans, France

The distance between Calais and Le Mans is around 421km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Calais 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 Lille Europe and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Flandres then take the bus to Le Mans.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance421km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Calais to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Calais and Le Mans is around 421km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Calais 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 Calais to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Le Mans. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Calais and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Calais and Le Mans. The distance is around 421km (262 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 Calais to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Calais to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Le Mans

Transport options from Calais to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€115($115)
4 times a week576km (358 miles)
Train via Paris Nord4h 50m
€110($110)
4 times a day510km (317 miles)
Train and Plane
4hrs
€250($250)
4 times a week825km (512 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 30m
€48($48)
4 times a week543km (337 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€57($57)
on demand421km (262 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