How to travel from Le Mans to Paris, France

The distance between Le Mans and Paris is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Mans to Paris by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Porte Maillot.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Paris

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Paris by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Le Mans and Paris is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Le Mans and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Paris is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Paris. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Paris. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Le Mans and Paris. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Le Mans and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 3hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Paris. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Paris

Transport options from Le Mans to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€50($50)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€12($12)
every 2 hours216km (134 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€28($28)
on demand208km (129 miles)

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Airports near Paris

The following major airports near Paris offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris