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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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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$82 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Le Mans to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Le Mans to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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88085 · 72404Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Le Mans to Lyon:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Lyon costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 13 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.
- 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER to go to Lyon by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
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