The distance between Le Mans and Caen is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Le Mans to Caen by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caen → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen.
There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Caen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Le Mans and Caen is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Le Mans and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Caen is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Caen. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Caen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 45m.
SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Caen. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Mans and Caen. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 45m | €30($30) | every 4 hours | 165km (103 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | €22($22) | on demand | 159km (99 miles) |
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.