How to travel from Lille to Le Mans, France

The distance between Lille and Le Mans is around 426km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lille 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.

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance426km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Lille to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Lille and Le Mans is around 426km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lille and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Le Mans. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Lille and Le Mans. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Le Mans. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lille and Le Mans. The distance is around 426km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Lille to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Le Mans

Transport options from Lille to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€95($95)
4 times a day467km (290 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€30($30)
every 4 hours429km (266 miles)
Bus to Le Mans6h 5m
€28($28)
4 times a week440km (273 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€58($58)
on demand426km (264 miles)

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Airports near Le Mans

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Le Mans