The distance between Le Havre and Le Mans is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 → Le Havre if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre and then to Le Mans.
Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Le Mans.
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There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Le Havre and Le Mans is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Le Havre and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Havre and Le Mans. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Le Havre and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen: Gare Routière. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Le Mans. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-Palaiseau-Grande-Cre and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Le Havre and Le Mans. The distance is around 210km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €95($95) | once daily | 416km (258 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | €30($30) | 5 times a week | 252km (157 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €38($38) | on demand | 210km (131 miles) |
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The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.