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Compare train and bus for Tours to Le Mans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tours to Le Mans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Tours to Le Mans, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Le Mans:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Le Mans costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$13. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Tours to Le Mans
How to get from Tours to Le Mans by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tours to Le Mans is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 AM 7h25 Tours 11:25 AM Le Mans $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:00 AM 7h25 Tours 11:25 AM Le Mans $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:10 AM 6h50 Tours 9:00 AM Le Mans $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:00 AM 7h25 Tours 10:25 AM Le Mans $48 1 One-way 0 transfers12:50 PM 6h55 Tours 7:45 PM Le Mans $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Le Mans:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Le Mans costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tours and Le Mans as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tours station and arrive in Le Mans station.
- Buses mostly depart from Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Le Mans by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Le Mans by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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