The distance between Le Mans and Le Havre is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Mans to Le Havre 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 Havre → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Le Havre.
Take the bus to Caen and then to Le Havre: Gare Routière.
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There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Le Mans and Le Havre is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Le Mans and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Le Havre, 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 Mans and Le Havre. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Le Havre. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Mans and Le Havre. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
SNCF Bus, NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Le Havre. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Le Havre. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | €95($95) | once daily | 416km (258 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | €30($30) | 6 times a week | 250km (155 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €38($38) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
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The following major airports near Le Havre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.