- Must visit
Musée des 24 Heures du Mans
The city’s flagship museum, dedicated to the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with legendary race cars, multimedia exhibits, and motorsport heritage. Essential for racing fans and one of Le Mans’ 가장
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 7 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Le Mans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Le Mans will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to Le Mans without transferring at least once.
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80087 · 50085
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51027 · 88094Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Le Mans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Le Mans:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Le Mans costing on average $116 (€95).
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $131 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96 (€79). The journey takes 6h 44m versus 4h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 11h01 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Le Mans buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 7h40 | 1:00 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
51027 · 88094 | 5:50 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 8h25 | 2:15 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
80087 · 50085 | 7:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 9h20 | 4:20 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 8h05 | 3:05 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
50767 · 87086 | 10:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 9h25 | 7:25 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 8h20 | 6:50 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 8h05 | 6:50 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 9h35 | 11:50 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 8h50 | 2:40 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
4004 · 50086 | 11:59 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 11h01 | 11:00 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bordeaux to Le Mans run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Le Mans — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Le Mans trip today.
The city’s flagship museum, dedicated to the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with legendary race cars, multimedia exhibits, and motorsport heritage. Essential for racing fans and one of Le Mans’ 가장
Le Mans’ main fine arts museum, housed in a former episcopal palace, with paintings, sculptures, archaeology collections, and notable recreated Egyptian tomb displays.
A local history and archaeology museum explaining the development of Le Mans from ancient Vindinum to the medieval city through artifacts and interactive displays.
A photogenic square in the old town with cathedral views, historic facades, and one of the most recognizable settings in Le Mans.
The main historic street through Cité Plantagenêt, lined with medieval houses and ideal for a slow walk, photography, and soaking up old Le Mans.
A well-kept botanical and leisure park popular with locals for walks, seasonal flowers, and quiet breaks from the historic center.
Slow-cooked shredded pork preserved in its own fat, a signature specialty of Le Mans and one of the city’s most famous traditional foods.
Free-range chicken from nearby Loué in the Sarthe area, prized locally for its quality and often served roasted or with cream-based sauces.
A hearty Sarthe regional stew, typically combining local meats with vegetables and white wine or cream, associated with traditional countryside cooking.
Well-known Le Mans restaurant in the old town, appreciated for refined French dishes and a charming historic setting.
Established traditional restaurant known for classic regional French cooking and a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Recognized dining address in Le Mans offering elegant French cuisine in a polished, intimate atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: casual meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and race-week prices rise noticeably.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; no tip needed for quick coffee stops.
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Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet, Le Mans -> Gare du Mans
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Le Mans by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Le Mans, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bordeaux to Le Mans buses use the Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes to Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet station pair, with some services arriving at Le Mans, Gare SNCF. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Le Mans bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km), Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for convenient cash withdrawal.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
Available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
Available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Elevators, ramps.
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