How to travel from Reims to Le Mans, France

The distance between Reims and Le Mans is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reims 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 Paris l'Est and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Reims to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Reims and Le Mans is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Reims and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Reims and Le Mans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Reims and Le Mans. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

RegioJet, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and Le Mans. Buses run twice a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Reims and Le Mans. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Reims to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Le Mans

Transport options from Reims to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€105($105)
every 4 hours352km (219 miles)
Train to Le Mans2h 55m
€87($87)
4 times a day387km (241 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€20($20)
twice a week346km (215 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€47($47)
on demand344km (214 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