How to travel from Le Mans to Nice, France
The distance between Le Mans and Nice is around 881km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Le Mans to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nice → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€180($180)
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4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Nice-Ville.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€230($230)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Tours then take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Nice.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Nice
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Le Mans and Nice is around 881km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 727km (452 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Le Mans and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Nice. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Nice. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 1,043km (648 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Nice
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 55m | €180($180) | 5 times a day | 881km (547 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, Fly | 3h 35m | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 991km (616 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, Fly | 3h 45m | €195($195) | every 2 hours | 1,025km (637 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly | 3h 45m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 964km (599 miles) |
| Train to Caen, Fly | 4h 30m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €230($230) | 3 times a week | 1,160km (721 miles) |
| Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 7h 30m | €230($230) | 5 times a day | 1,161km (721 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 15m | €155($155) | 5 times a week | 1,257km (781 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Le Mans and Nice
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Airports near Nice
The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Nice
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Nice
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Nice