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 an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a train costs an average of €68.

Distance: 269 miles (433 km)

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€68

Average price

€34

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Cheapest

4h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 18m

Average total duration

8h 48m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

TER

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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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 Bus88094 · 50107
    2:20 PM10h00
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus88094 · 50107
    2:20 PM10h00
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5332
    8:34 AM2h56
    Le Mans station
    11:30 AMLyon Part Dieu
    971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5320
    6:30 PM3h00
    Le Mans station
    9:30 PMLyon Part Dieu
    401One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5338
    6:30 PM3h00
    Le Mans station
    9:30 PMLyon Part Dieu
    521One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8874 · 6687
    2:26 PM4h30
    Le Mans station
    6:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    831One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus52197 · 50617
    5:20 PM10h10
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    201One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus87086 · 5133
    7:30 PM9h50
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    5:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    221One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus88087 · 72404
    9:45 PM11h00
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    8:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    281One-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 €57.

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

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Lyon costing on average €114.

The fastest way to travel from Le Mans to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 13m.

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 14 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Le Mans to Lyon:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.

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