How to travel from Grenoble to Le Mans, France

The distance between Grenoble and Le Mans is around 683km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Grenoble to Le Mans by train, 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 to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

Take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance683km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Le Mans by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Grenoble and Le Mans is around 683km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Grenoble and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Le Mans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Le Mans. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Grenoble and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Grenoble and Le Mans. The distance is around 683km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Grenoble to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Le Mans

Transport options from Grenoble to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 3 similar
3h 60m
€245($245)
every 4 hours790km (491 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€180($180)
every 3 hours844km (525 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4hrs
€195($195)
every 3 hours864km (537 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 60m
€350($350)
every 4 hours852km (530 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€140($140)
twice a week750km (466 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€90($90)
on demand683km (425 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