How to travel from Nancy to Le Mans, France

The distance between Nancy and Le Mans is around 535km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nancy 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 Paris l'Est and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance581km (361 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Nancy and Le Mans is around 535km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Nancy and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Massy Palaiseau and Massy Tgv. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nancy and Le Mans. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Nancy and Le Mans. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nancy and Le Mans. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Nancy and Le Mans. The distance is around 581km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Nancy to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Le Mans

Transport options from Nancy to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€135($135)
every 3 hours536km (333 miles)
Train via Paris-Est3hrs
€135($135)
every 4 hours535km (332 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€31($31)
twice daily600km (373 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€78($78)
on demand581km (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.

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