The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Mans 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 Mans → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Le Mans.
Take the bus to Le Mans.
There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2h 40m.
TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Le Mans is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Le Mans. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | €60($60) | once a week | 296km (184 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | €23($23) | 5 times a week | 290km (180 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €47($47) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.