How to travel from Nimes to Le Mans, France

The distance between Nimes and Le Mans is around 809km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nimes to Le Mans by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance809km (503 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Le Mans by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Nimes and Le Mans is around 809km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 564km (351 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Nimes and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Le Mans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Le Mans. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 6h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nimes and Le Mans. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Nimes and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Nimes and Le Mans. The distance is around 809km (503 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

How do I get from Nimes to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Le Mans

Transport options from Nimes to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane + 4 similar
3h 35m
€190($190)
every 4 hours842km (523 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€205($205)
every 2 hours841km (523 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane4h 15m
€240($240)
every 4 hours936km (581 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train3h 50m
€220($220)
every 20 mins925km (574 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€180($180)
every 20 mins967km (601 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€180($180)
twice a week977km (607 miles)
Train to Le Mans6h 25m
€160($160)
4 times a week899km (559 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€110($110)
on demand809km (503 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