How to travel from Toulouse to Le Mans, France
The distance between Toulouse and Le Mans is around 657km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Toulouse to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Le Mans → Toulouse if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train
Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Mans.
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€170($170)
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4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Le Mans.
- Duration5hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€195($195)
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Bus via Nantes Haluchère
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Le Mans.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€49($49)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Le Mans
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Toulouse and Le Mans is around 657km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Toulouse and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Le Mans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Le Mans. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Le Mans. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 5hrs, 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 Toulouse and Le Mans. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Le Mans. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Le Mans. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Toulouse and Le Mans. The distance is around 679km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Le Mans
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 4 similar | 2h 50m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 778km (484 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3hrs | €155($155) | every 2 hours | 657km (409 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 3h 20m | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 727km (452 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train | 3h 30m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 877km (545 miles) |
| Fly to Caen (CFR), Train | 4h 10m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 812km (505 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €195($195) | 5 times a week | 945km (587 miles) |
| Train via Angouleme | 5hrs | €155($155) | twice a week | 683km (424 miles) |
Bus via Nantes Haluchère + 1 similar | 9h 45m | €49($49) | 5 times a week | 773km (480 miles) |
| Bus | 11h 15m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 741km (461 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €90($90) | on demand | 679km (422 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Toulouse and Le Mans
Airlines
Nouvel Air Tunisie
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Le Mans
The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Le Mans