How to travel from Paris to Le Mans, France

The distance between Paris and Le Mans is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 54min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris 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 Le Mans.

  • Duration54min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance209km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Paris to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 54min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Paris and Le Mans is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Paris and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 54min and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Le Mans. It typically takes around 54min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 54min.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Le Mans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 54min, 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 Paris and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Le Mans. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 54min.

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 Paris and Le Mans. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Le Mans

Transport options from Paris to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
54min
€50($50)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
€12($12)
every 2 hours216km (134 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€28($28)
on demand209km (130 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