The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Mans is around 432km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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.
👋 Also check out Le Mans → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans.
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Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Le Mans.
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Take the bus to Tours and then to Le Mans.
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There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Mans is around 432km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Mans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Clermont-Ferrand and Le Mans. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours and Tours. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Mans. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Clermont-Ferrand and Le Mans. The distance is around 432km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 50m | €230($230) | 5 times a day | 630km (391 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €280($280) | every 4 hours | 624km (388 miles) |
Train via Moulins sur Allier | 5h 5m | €125($125) | once daily | 475km (295 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | €39($39) | 5 times a week | 433km (269 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | €78($78) | on demand | 432km (269 miles) |
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The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.