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Compare bus and train for Challans to Le Mans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Challans to Le Mans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 train costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Challans to Le Mans:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Challans to Le Mans costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Challans to Le Mans
How to get from Challans to Le Mans by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Challans to Le Mans is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:55 AM2h28Challans12:23 PMLe Mans$891One-way1 transfer
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9:55 AM2h28Challans12:23 PMLe Mans$891One-way1 transfer
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9:55 AM2h28Challans12:23 PMLe Mans$891One-way1 transfer
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12:55 PM2h32Challans3:27 PMLe Mans$891One-way1 transfer
2:48 PM2h35Challans5:23 PMLe Mans$891One-way1 transfer
6:25 PM3h02Challans9:27 PMLe Mans$891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Challans to Le Mans:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Challans to Le Mans costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Challans and Le Mans as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Challans and arrive in Le Mans station.
- Buses mostly depart from Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Gare Routière and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Le Mans by train.
- Travel with Aléop Lignes Express régionales, SNCF Bus to go to Le Mans by bus.
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