How to travel from Chamonix to Le Mans, France

The distance between Chamonix and Le Mans is around 778km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chamonix 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance780km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Chamonix and Le Mans is around 778km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 557km (346 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Chamonix and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Le Mans is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Le Mans. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Le Mans. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Chamonix and Le Mans. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Le Mans. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Chamonix and Le Mans. The distance is around 780km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Le Mans

Transport options from Chamonix to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
6hrs
€155($155)
every 20 mins955km (593 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 10m
€170($170)
every 20 mins974km (605 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train7hrs
€325($325)
every 20 mins963km (598 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€165($165)
4 times a week778km (483 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€53($53)
5 times a week865km (537 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€105($105)
on demand780km (485 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