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Compare train and bus for Nîmes to Le Mans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Le Mans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, while a train costs an average of $186.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$186 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nîmes to Le Mans
Compare the available ways to get from Nîmes to Le Mans, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Le Mans:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Le Mans costing on average $186.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 2m.
The journey is about 2h 59m faster (5h 1m by train vs 8h 0m by car) and roughly $20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($186 vs $206). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Nîmes to Le Mans
How to get from Nîmes to Le Mans by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nîmes to Le Mans is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:30 AM 18h25 Nîmes 3:55 AM Le Mans $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 18h25 Nîmes 3:55 AM Le Mans $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:30 AM 18h25 Nîmes 3:55 AM Le Mans $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:20 PM 20h25 Nîmes 9:45 AM Le Mans $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Le Mans:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Le Mans costing on average $186.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 2m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Le Mans as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nîmes station and arrive in Le Mans station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Le Mans by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Le Mans by bus.
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