- Must visit
Musée des 24 Heures du Mans
The city’s signature museum, devoted to the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with legendary race cars, interactive displays, and motorsport memorabilia.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris 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 Paris to Le Mans will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 8 buses that leave Paris for Le Mans on Tue, May 26, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 185 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.
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50086
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Le Mans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Paris to Le Mans:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Le Mans costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $69 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€40). The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 26m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Le Mans buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2h45 | 1:25 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h05 | 2:00 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 2h35 | 4:55 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2h30 | 5:05 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 0 transfersDirect | |
50086 | 8:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2h30 | 11:00 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 0 transfersDirect | |
87081 | 8:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h40 | 12:25 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 0 transfersDirect | |
98083 | 2:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h45 | 6:10 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2h45 | 6:05 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 3h05 | 8:50 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Le Mans run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (185 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 114 miles (185 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€8) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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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 signature museum, devoted to the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with legendary race cars, interactive displays, and motorsport memorabilia.
Le Mans’ main fine arts museum, known for European paintings, archaeology collections, and its recreated Egyptian tomb galleries.
A local history and archaeology museum that explains the development of Le Mans from Roman times through the medieval period.
One of the most photogenic squares in the old town, surrounded by historic buildings and a classic stop for wandering through medieval Le Mans.
A characterful street in the Cité Plantagenêt lined with old houses and heritage details, ideal for a slow walk and architecture photos.
A landscaped botanical garden with fountains, flowerbeds, and shaded paths, popular for a relaxing break near the center.
Slow-cooked shredded pork preserved in its own fat, spread on bread. It is one of Le Mans' signature specialties and a classic taste of the Sarthe area.
Free-range chicken from nearby Loué, prized in the Sarthe for its quality and often roasted or served with cream-based sauces.
Buttery shortbread biscuits from the Sarthe tradition, linked to nearby Sablé-Sur-Sarthe and widely enjoyed with coffee or tea.
Well-known fine dining address in Le Mans, appreciated for refined French cuisine and a polished historic atmosphere.
Established traditional restaurant known for classic French cooking and regional flavors in a warm, old-fashioned setting.
Long-running restaurant offering classic French dishes with a comfortable, intimate atmosphere near the old center.
Costs are moderate by French standards. Casual dining is reasonable, while hotels and race-period prices can rise sharply.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Leaving a few extra euros for good service is appreciated but not required. Round up in cafés, bars, and taxis if service is good.
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Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet, Le Mans -> Gare du Mans, Le Mans
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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.

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