How to travel from Versailles to Le Mans, France

The distance between Versailles and Le Mans is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Versailles 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 Le Mans.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Versailles and Le Mans is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Versailles 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 Versailles to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Le Mans. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Versailles and Le Mans with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Le Mans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Versailles and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Le Mans. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Versailles and Le Mans. The distance is around 195km (121 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 Versailles to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Versailles to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Le Mans

Transport options from Versailles to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 10m
€60($60)
hourly216km (134 miles)
Train to Le Mans2hrs
€35($35)
every 3 hours194km (121 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
€18($18)
once daily205km (127 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€27($27)
on demand195km (121 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