How to travel from Le Mans to Lyon

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Compare train and bus for Le Mans to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 269 miles (433 km)

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€66

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€34

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3h 53m

Average total duration

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3h 23m

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30m

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9h 14m

Average total duration

8h 44m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Le Mans to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus52197 · 5287
05:20PM10h05
Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
03:25AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$251One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus52197 · 5287
05:20PM10h05
Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
03:25AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$251One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TGV INOUI5332
08:31AM2h59
Le Mans station
11:30AMLyon Part Dieu
$781One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI5338
06:30PM3h00
Le Mans station
09:30PMLyon Part Dieu
$601One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI5336
01:31PM2h59
Le Mans station
04:30PMLyon Part Dieu
$781One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI5320
06:30PM3h00
Le Mans station
09:30PMLyon Part Dieu
$721One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:05PM10h45
Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
11:50PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:55PM10h25
Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
05:20AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$481One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:10PM9h40
Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
06:50AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$521One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Le Mans to Lyon

Travel to Lyon 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 Le Mans to Lyon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Le Mans and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Le Mans to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Lyon costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Le Mans to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Le Mans to Lyon is approximately 269 miles (433 km).
The average frequency per day from Le Mans to Lyon is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Le Mans and Lyon 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 Le Mans to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Le Mans station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Le Mans to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Le Mans to Lyon:
  • 3 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Le Mans to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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