How to travel from Orleans to Le Mans, France

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.

4 routes found

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 MansOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tours and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Le Mans

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Orleans to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Le Mans

Transport options from Orleans to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
€41($41)
every 4 hours211km (131 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€17($17)
3 times a week170km (105 miles)
Bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc, Train2h 45m
€19($19)
6 times a week213km (132 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€26($26)
on demand191km (119 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