How to travel from Le Mans to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Le Mans and Saint-Raphaël is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Le Mans to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-RaphaëlLe Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance988km (614 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Le Mans and Saint-Raphaël is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Le Mans and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 55m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 988km (614 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Le Mans to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4hrs
€250($250)
every 3 hours945km (587 miles)
Train to Massy Tgv, plane4h 30m
€275($275)
5 times a day1,014km (630 miles)
Train to Tours, plane4h 40m
€205($205)
5 times a day858km (533 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 45m
€230($230)
every 3 hours1,089km (677 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 45m
€220($220)
every 3 hours1,055km (655 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 50m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,028km (639 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€195($195)
twice daily1,097km (682 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€42($42)
once daily1,139km (708 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€175($175)
on demand988km (614 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël