How to travel from Lyon to Le Mans, France
The distance between Lyon and Le Mans is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Le Mans by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Le Mans → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Le Mans.
- Duration2h 60m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€110($110)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€185($185)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Le Mans
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Le Mans by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 2h 60m.
The distance between Lyon and Le Mans is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (268 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Lyon and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 60m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Le Mans. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Lyon and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Lyon and Le Mans. The distance is around 581km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Le Mans
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 60m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train + 3 similar | 3h 15m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 697km (433 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 20m | €165($165) | hourly | 751km (467 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 3h 25m | €185($185) | every 2 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
| Fly to Caen (CFR), Train | 4h 20m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 760km (472 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €78($78) | on demand | 581km (361 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.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Le Mans