How to travel from Carcassonne to Le Mans, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Le Mans is around 750km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Le Mans by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance770km (479 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Le Mans by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between Carcassonne and Le Mans is around 750km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Carcassonne and Le Mans by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Le Mans. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Le Mans. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Carcassonne and Le Mans. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Le Mans. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Carcassonne and Le Mans. The distance is around 770km (479 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €380 ($380).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Le Mans

Transport options from Carcassonne to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 15m
€380($380)
every 4 hours832km (517 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4hrs
€185($185)
every 4 hours871km (541 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€175($175)
every 2 hours750km (466 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 30m
€220($220)
every 3 hours820km (510 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 40m
€195($195)
every 4 hours970km (603 miles)
Train to Perpignan, plane4h 45m
€315($315)
every 4 hours997km (620 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€200($200)
twice a week1,083km (673 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch8h 25m
€220($220)
3 times a week1,105km (687 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€52($52)
twice a week843km (524 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€105($105)
on demand770km (479 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