The distance between Orleans and Le Mans is around 170km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans 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.
👋 Also check out Le Mans → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tours and then to Le Mans.
Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Le Mans.
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There are several options for getting from Orleans to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).
The distance between Orleans and Le Mans is around 170km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Orleans and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tours. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
SNCF run train services between Orleans and Le Mans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orleans and Le Mans. We recommend that you drive to Le Mans. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Tours and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Orleans and Le Mans. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | €41($41) | every 4 hours | 211km (131 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €17($17) | 3 times a week | 170km (105 miles) |
Bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc, Train | 2h 45m | €19($19) | 6 times a week | 213km (132 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €26($26) | on demand | 191km (119 miles) |
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The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.