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Compare train and bus for Caen to Le Mans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Le Mans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Caen to Le Mans
Compare the available ways to get from Caen to Le Mans, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Le Mans:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Le Mans costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Caen to Le Mans
How to get from Caen to Le Mans by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Caen to Le Mans is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 AM 6h40 Caen 3:20 PM Le Mans $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:40 AM 6h40 Caen 3:20 PM Le Mans $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:25 AM 2h45 Caen 11:10 AM Le Mans $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:45 AM 8h20 Caen 4:05 PM Le Mans $33 1 One-way 0 transfers7:25 AM 2h45 Caen 10:10 AM Le Mans $43 1 One-way 0 transfers4:00 PM 8h25 Caen 12:25 AM Le Mans $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Le Mans:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Le Mans costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Le Mans as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Le Mans station.
- Buses mostly depart from Caen, Gare Routière and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Le Mans by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Le Mans by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar.
- 4 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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