How to travel from Le Mans to Lyon, France
The distance between Le Mans and Lyon is around 577km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Le Mans to Lyon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration3hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€110($110)
Train and Plane
Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€185($185)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Lyon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Le Mans and Lyon is around 577km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (268 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Le Mans and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Lyon is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Lyon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3hrs.
TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Lyon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Le Mans and Lyon. The distance is around 577km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3hrs | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 5m | €185($185) | hourly | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly | 3h 15m | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 697km (433 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, Fly | 3h 20m | €165($165) | every 2 hours | 752km (467 miles) |
| Train to Caen, Fly | 4h 10m | €235($235) | 5 times a day | 764km (475 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | €78($78) | on demand | 577km (359 miles) |
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Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon