How to travel from Dijon to Le Mans, France

The distance between Dijon and Le Mans is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dijon 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 Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance476km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Dijon and Le Mans is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (230 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Dijon and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Transilien run train services between Dijon and Le Mans. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Dijon and Le Mans. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Le Mans. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Dijon and Le Mans. The distance is around 476km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Le Mans

Transport options from Dijon to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€130($130)
every 2 hours491km (305 miles)
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon3h 35m
€130($130)
every 4 hours505km (313 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
€215($215)
every 4 hours944km (586 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane5h 10m
€225($225)
every 4 hours963km (599 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€29($29)
once daily517km (321 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€64($64)
on demand476km (296 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