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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 an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m 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.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 25m by train vs 2h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $47 (€39) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
857728 · 859126 · 8574466:25 PM2h51Gare de Challans9:16 PMLe Mans station$261One-way2 transfers
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857728 · 859126 · 8574466:25 PM2h51Gare de Challans9:16 PMLe Mans station$261One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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8591089:55 AM2h28Gare de Challans12:23 PMLe Mans station$461One-way1 transfer
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859122 · 8573264:43 PM3h36Gare de Challans8:19 PMLe Mans station$261One-way1 transfer
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85911412:55 PM2h32Gare de Challans3:27 PMLe Mans station$351One-way1 transfer
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8591266:25 PM3h02Gare de Challans9:27 PMLe Mans station$381One-way1 transfer
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- Around 9 trains 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.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Le Mans by train.
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