How to travel from Dunkirk to Le Mans, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Le Mans is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Dunkirk and Le Mans is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Le Mans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Dunkirk and Le Mans. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Le Mans. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Dunkirk and Le Mans. The distance is around 462km (287 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 Dunkirk to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Le Mans

Transport options from Dunkirk to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€120($120)
every 4 hours498km (310 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 40m
€185($185)
every 4 hours796km (495 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€27($27)
4 times a day520km (323 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€62($62)
on demand462km (287 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