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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of CHF 44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 44, while a train costs an average of CHF 138.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 44 Average price Cheapest | CHF 138 Average price | CHF 106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Le Mans, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Le Mans:
A bus is CHF 95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Le Mans costing on average CHF 138.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Tickets start at around CHF 44 compared to roughly CHF 106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 63. The journey takes 7h 36m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Le Mans
How to get from Bordeaux to Le Mans by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
11:00 PM 9h40 Bordeaux 8:40 AM Le Mans CHF 20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:00 PM 9h40 Bordeaux 8:40 AM Le Mans CHF 20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:50 AM 8h25 Bordeaux 12:15 PM Le Mans CHF 25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:00 AM 11h45 Bordeaux 11:45 AM Le Mans CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:35 AM 10h15 Bordeaux 9:50 PM Le Mans CHF 24 1 One-way 0 transfers3:50 PM 9h50 Bordeaux 1:40 AM Le Mans CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Le Mans:
A bus is CHF 95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Le Mans costing on average CHF 138.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
- Around 10 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Le Mans by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Le Mans by bus.
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