How to travel from Giverny to Le Mans, France

The distance between Giverny and Le Mans is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Giverny to Le Mans by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giverny and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Giverny to Le Mans by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Giverny and Le Mans is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Giverny and Le Mans by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giverny to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Giverny and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giverny and Le Mans. We recommend that you drive to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Giverny and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Giverny to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Terminal Jules Verne and Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TAM en Yvelines, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Giverny and Le Mans. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giverny to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Giverny and Le Mans. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giverny to Le Mans is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Giverny and Le Mans

Transport options from Giverny to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 20m
€19($19)
5 times a week289km (180 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€46($46)
on demand254km (158 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