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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Le Mans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Le Mans 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 24m. 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 €39.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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€75 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m 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 Lyon to Le Mans by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Le Mans is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Le Mans:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Le Mans costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Le Mans as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Le Mans station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités to go to Le Mans by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Le Mans by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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