The distance between Metz and Le Mans is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Metz to Le Mans 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 Le Mans → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Le Mans.
Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans.
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Mans.
There are several options for getting from Metz to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 25m. 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 €110 ($110).
The distance between Metz and Le Mans is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Metz and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Gare du Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Le Mans. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Metz and Le Mans. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz 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 7h 25m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Metz and Le Mans. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Metz and Le Mans. The distance is around 530km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 521km (324 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 5m | €150($150) | 5 times a day | 608km (378 miles) |
Train to Luxembourg, plane | 5h 30m | €550($550) | hourly | 1,253km (779 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | €34($34) | every 4 hours | 543km (338 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €95($95) | on demand | 530km (330 miles) |
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The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.