The cheapest and fastest trains from Le Mans to Caen
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Le Mans to Caen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Le Mans to Caen will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 4 trains that leave Le Mans for Caen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
15:361h51Le Mans17:27Caen£261One-way0 changes
11:251h50Le Mans13:15Caen£261One-way0 changes
17:341h55Le Mans19:29Caen£271One-way0 changes
11:473h03Le Mans14:50Caen£281One-way0 changes
11:251h50Le Mans13:15Caen£261One-way0 changes
15:361h51Le Mans17:27Caen£261One-way0 changes
17:341h55Le Mans19:29Caen£271One-way0 changes
11:473h03Le Mans14:50Caen£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Le Mans to Caen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 138 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£27 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Le Mans to Caen train times
The table below shows live departures for Le Mans to Caen trains for tomorrow, Sunday 29 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:25 Le Mans | 1h50 | 13:15 Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:47 Le Mans | 3h03 | 14:50 Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:36 Le Mans | 1h51 | 17:27 Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:34 Le Mans | 1h55 | 19:29 Caen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, but also compare tickets for the likes of TER, TER BreizhGo or SNCF to find the best option for your trip from Le Mans to Caen.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of TER, TER BreizhGo or SNCF to find the best option for your trip from Le Mans to Caen.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Le Mans to Caen.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Le Mans to Caen
Trains from Le Mans to Caen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 21:26 |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER BreizhGo, SNCF from Le Mans to Caen trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER BreizhGo, SNCF trains will get you between Le Mans and Caen from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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TER BreizhGo
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FAQs: Le Mans to Caen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Le Mans to Caen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Caen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Le Mans and Caen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access is available via Rue de la Gare.
- L'Un des Sens
- Le Grenier à Sel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Mercure Le Mans Centre
- Ibis Le Mans Centre
- Hôtel Concordia Le Mans Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-8 for national services
- Tramway: Line T1
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
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