How to travel from Bordeaux to Le Mans

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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Le Mans

Omio 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 €17. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 221 miles (356 km)

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€29

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Cheapest

€95

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€108

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 14m

Average total duration

6h 44m

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4h 36m

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4h 6m

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4h 13m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Le Mans is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Le Mans:

A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Le Mans costing on average €95.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Le Mans is by train with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bordeaux and Le Mans including taking a train and bus.

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from Bordeaux to Le Mans

How to get from Bordeaux to Le Mans by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Le Mans is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51027 · 88094
    5:50 AM8h25
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    2:15 PMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    301One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51027 · 88094
    5:50 AM8h25
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    2:15 PMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5284+TER857040+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187107284
    12:58 PM3h18
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    4:16 PMLe Mans station
    681One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5440+TER857016+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187105437
    8:54 AM4h23
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    1:17 PMLe Mans station
    681One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12278 · 8063
    6:46 PM3h24
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    10:10 PMLe Mans station
    871One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8412 · 8055
    4:16 PM3h51
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    8:07 PMLe Mans station
    891One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3172 · 88087
    10:25 AM11h15
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    9:40 PMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus80087 · 50085
    7:00 AM9h20
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    4:20 PMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    421One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50767 · 87086
    10:00 AM9h25
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    7:25 PMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Le Mans

Travel to Le Mans easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Le Mans.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bordeaux and Le Mans including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Le Mans is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Le Mans:

A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Le Mans costing on average €95.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Le Mans is by train with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 44m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Le Mans is approximately 221 miles (356 km).
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Le Mans is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Le Mans as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Le Mans:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Le Mans station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Le Mans, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Le Mans by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Le Mans by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bordeaux to Le Mans:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Le Mans often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nantes, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Lyon, Angers. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Le Mans and these popular destinations at a great price.

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