The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Mans is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Mans by train, bus 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 → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen and then to Le Mans.
Take the bus to Lison then take the train to Caen then take the bus to Le Mans.
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There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Mans is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Mans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Mans. We recommend that you drive to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Caen and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Le Mans. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 5m | €46($46) | every 4 hours | 297km (185 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 45m | €53($53) | 4 times a week | 299km (186 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €51($51) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.