How to travel from Rochefort to Le Mans, France

The distance between Rochefort and Le Mans is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rochefort 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 MansRochefort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Le Mans.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Rochefort 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 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Rochefort and Le Mans is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Rochefort and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort 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 Rochefort and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rochefort and Le Mans. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Rochefort and Le Mans. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rochefort and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Le Mans. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Rochefort and Le Mans. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Rochefort to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Le Mans

Transport options from Rochefort to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€80($80)
4 times a day354km (220 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€24($24)
once daily369km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€41($41)
on demand305km (190 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