How to travel from Poitiers to Le Mans, France

The distance between Poitiers and Le Mans is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 St Pierre Des Corps and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tours then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance197km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Poitiers and Le Mans is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Poitiers and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Le Mans. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Le Mans. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Poitiers and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 1h 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 Poitiers and Le Mans. The distance is around 197km (122 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 Poitiers to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

How do I get from Poitiers to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Le Mans

Transport options from Poitiers to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 30m
€59($59)
twice a week199km (124 miles)
Train via Tours2h 10m
€41($41)
5 times a day214km (133 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 15m
€29($29)
every 20 mins201km (125 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€27($27)
on demand197km (122 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