How to travel from Le Mans to Carpiquet Airport (CFR), France

The distance between Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR) is around 168km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Mans to Carpiquet Airport (CFR) 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 Carpiquet Airport (CFR)Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Aéroport.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Caen Airport (CFR).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance168km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Carpiquet Airport (CFR) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR) is around 168km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR) by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Carpiquet Airport (CFR) is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR), if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR). We recommend that you drive to Caen Airport (CFR). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR). It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Carpiquet Airport (CFR). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen and Quai Meslin. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR). Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Carpiquet Airport (CFR) from Le Mans is to drive which will take 1h 40m and cost around €31 ($31).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Carpiquet Airport (CFR). We recommend that you take the train to Caen then take the bus to Aéroport. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR). The distance is around 168km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Carpiquet Airport (CFR) is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Le Mans to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

Transport options from Le Mans to Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
€31($31)
6 times a week174km (108 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 25m
€27($27)
5 times a day176km (109 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€31($31)
on demand168km (105 miles)

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