How to travel from Quimper to Le Mans, France

The distance between Quimper and Le Mans is around 363km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Quimper 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.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Quimper and Le Mans is around 363km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Quimper and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Quimper and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 5m.

SNCF run train services between Quimper and Le Mans. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Quimper and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Le Mans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Quimper and Le Mans. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Quimper to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Le Mans

Transport options from Quimper to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
€60($60)
once daily405km (252 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€24($24)
6 times a week363km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€66($66)
on demand367km (228 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