The distance between La Rochelle and Le Mans is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Le Mans → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes and then to Le Mans.
Take the bus to Nantes and then to Le Mans.
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between La Rochelle and Le Mans is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (143 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from La Rochelle and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Le Mans. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Le Mans. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Le Mans. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Le Mans. The distance is around 276km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | €76($76) | 5 times a day | 325km (202 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €24($24) | twice daily | 316km (196 miles) |
Bus to Le Mans | 5h 15m | €23($23) | once daily | 339km (210 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €37($37) | on demand | 276km (171 miles) |
The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.