How to travel from Grasse to Le Mans, France

The distance between Grasse and Le Mans is around 912km (566 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Grasse 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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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,033km (642 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 15h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Grasse and Le Mans is around 912km (566 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 710km (441 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Grasse and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Le Mans. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Grasse and Le Mans. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Grasse and Le Mans. It typically takes around 15h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paul Doumer - LE CANNET, Cannes and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 60m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grasse and Le Mans. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Grasse and Le Mans. The distance is around 1,033km (642 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Le Mans

Transport options from Grasse to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 4 similar
3h 20m
€180($180)
twice daily912km (566 miles)
Plane and Train3h 60m
€180($180)
twice daily1,021km (635 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train4hrs
€175($175)
twice daily995km (618 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train4h 15m
€195($195)
twice daily1,056km (656 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train4h 50m
€220($220)
twice daily1,059km (658 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€225($225)
3 times a week1,148km (713 miles)
Bus
15h 60m
€50($50)
once daily1,184km (736 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€140($140)
on demand1,033km (642 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