How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Le Mans, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Le Mans by train 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 via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Le Mans by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2hrs, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Le Mans

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
2hrs
€56($56)
hourly247km (154 miles)
Train2hrs
€55($55)
every 20 mins247km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€43($43)
on demand240km (149 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