How to travel from Rouen to Le Mans, France

The distance between Rouen and Le Mans is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rouen 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 St Lazare and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Rouen and Le Mans is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Rouen 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 Rouen to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Le Mans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Rouen and Le Mans. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Le Mans. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Rouen and Le Mans. The distance is around 212km (132 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 Rouen to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

How do I get from Rouen to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Le Mans

Transport options from Rouen to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€83($83)
hourly345km (214 miles)
Train via Mezidon3h 5m
€50($50)
every 4 hours276km (172 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€25($25)
every 20 mins349km (217 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€29($29)
on demand212km (132 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