How to travel from Marseille to Le Mans, France

The distance between Marseille and Le Mans is around 694km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille 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.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance890km (553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Le Mans by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Marseille and Le Mans is around 694km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Marseille and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Marseille and Le Mans. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Marseille and Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Marseille and Le Mans. The distance is around 890km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Marseille to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Le Mans

Transport options from Marseille to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 5 similar
2h 55m
€220($220)
every 20 mins851km (529 miles)
Fly to Tours St Symphorien (TUF), Train2h 55m
€185($185)
every 20 mins694km (432 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€180($180)
every 20 mins893km (555 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train3h 40m
€245($245)
every 20 mins940km (584 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train3h 45m
€225($225)
every 20 mins940km (584 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train4h 30m
€250($250)
every 20 mins969km (602 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€170($170)
twice daily939km (583 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€120($120)
on demand890km (553 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