How to travel from Montpellier to Le Mans, France

The distance between Montpellier and Le Mans is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Montpellier to Le Mans by train, car, plane and bus. 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 Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Le Mans by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Montpellier and Le Mans is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Montpellier and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Le Mans. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Montpellier and Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Montpellier and Le Mans. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Montpellier to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Le Mans

Transport options from Montpellier to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€180($180)
every 4 hours794km (493 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
€195($195)
every 2 hours793km (492 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train3h 35m
€225($225)
every 4 hours887km (551 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 60m
€185($185)
4 times a week1,018km (632 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€170($170)
5 times a week927km (576 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€100($100)
on demand756km (470 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