How to travel from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Le Mans, France

The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Le Mans by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Le MansNantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Le Mans by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans. We recommend that you drive to Le Mans. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 45m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Le Mans from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is to drive which will take 1h 55m and cost around €27 ($27).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the bus to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Le Mans. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Le Mans is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

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Transport options from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
€12($12)
4 times a day195km (121 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€27($27)
on demand195km (121 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