- Must visit
Cité du Vin
Immersive museum dedicated to the cultures and history of wine, with multimedia exhibits and panoramic city views. One of Bordeaux’s most popular modern attractions.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
12 h 6 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Le Mans to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Le Mans to Bordeaux will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Le Mans to Bordeaux without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
97086 · 3163
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
97086 · 3163
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Bordeaux 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 3h 5m. 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 $53.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m 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 Le Mans to Bordeaux:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Bordeaux costing on average $102 (€83).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $133 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $98 (€79). The journey takes 6h 20m versus 4h 32m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 12:29AM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:29AM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Le Mans to Bordeaux buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 12h55 | 11:45 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 13h05 | 2:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
87086 · 3163 | 7:30 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 10h30 | 6:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 11h55 | 2:00 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Le Mans to Bordeaux run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 3 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 7h 50m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Bordeaux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bordeaux trip today.
Immersive museum dedicated to the cultures and history of wine, with multimedia exhibits and panoramic city views. One of Bordeaux’s most popular modern attractions.
Major history museum covering Bordeaux and the Aquitaine region from prehistory to the present, including notable collections on trade and local heritage.
Contemporary art museum in a former warehouse, known for large-scale installations and strong temporary exhibitions in a striking industrial setting.
The atmospheric old town quarter with narrow lanes, historic facades, and lively squares; ideal for wandering and soaking up Bordeaux’s heritage.
Riverside promenade along the Garonne, excellent for walking, cycling, and photographing the city’s UNESCO-listed waterfront architecture.
One of Europe’s largest city squares, used for events and admired for its scale, monuments, and convenient central location.
A classic Bordeaux steak dish, typically served with a rich red wine and shallot sauce made with local Bordeaux wine. It reflects the region’s strong wine and cattle traditions.
A historic local specialty of lamprey stewed in Bordeaux red wine with leeks and ham. It is one of the city’s most distinctive traditional dishes.
A small caramelized pastry with a soft custardy center, flavored with rum and vanilla. It is the city’s most iconic sweet treat.
A famous traditional Bordeaux restaurant known for hearty southwestern cooking, wood-fire preparations, and an old-world rustic atmosphere.
A historic fine-dining institution in Bordeaux, celebrated for elegant French cuisine, refined service, and a classic Belle Époque setting.
A well-known classic bistro in central Bordeaux serving traditional French and regional dishes in a lively, established brasserie atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards. Bakery lunches and wine bars can be good value, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included by law in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
Official public transport app
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes -> Bordeaux Saint-Jean
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Le Mans to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need