How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Le Mans, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans is around 890km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Le Mans by plane, 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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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,041km (647 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Le Mans by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans is around 890km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 719km (447 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Square Bourdet Cagnes sur Mer, Antibes - Pôle d'Échanges Antibes and Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 4hrs.

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-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans. The distance is around 1,041km (647 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Le Mans

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 4 similar
3h 20m
€220($220)
every 2 hours890km (553 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€190($190)
hourly1,001km (622 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train4h 10m
€200($200)
5 times a day974km (605 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train4h 25m
€205($205)
every 2 hours1,035km (643 miles)
Fly to Caen (CFR), Train5hrs
€280($280)
every 4 hours1,042km (648 miles)
Bus
15h 45m
€68($68)
5 times a week1,198km (744 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€185($185)
on demand1,041km (647 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