How to travel from Tours to Le Mans

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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 €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. 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 €32, while a train costs an average of €36.

Distance: 48 miles (78 km)

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€36

Average price

€32

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Cheapest

€24

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2h 1m

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Fastest

1h 31m

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30m

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5h 2m

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4h 32m

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1h 16m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Tours to Le Mans is a bus with an average price of €32.

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 €36.

The fastest way to travel from Tours to Le Mans is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Tours and Le Mans including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Tours to Le Mans among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-12.44. The journey takes 1h 31m 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 options
from Tours to Le Mans

How to get from Tours to Le Mans by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51060 · 52198
    5:00 AM7h25
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    12:25 PMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51060 · 52198
    5:00 AM7h25
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    12:25 PMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • TER16586
    7:11 PM1h00
    Tours station
    8:11 PMLe Mans station
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER857239
    9:13 AM1h02
    Tours station
    10:15 AMLe Mans station
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER857034
    9:13 PM1h03
    Tours station
    10:16 PMLe Mans station
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER16584
    4:33 PM1h04
    Tours station
    5:37 PMLe Mans station
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus95926 · 50086
    4:10 AM6h50
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    11:00 AMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    281One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51062 · 88085
    1:50 PM6h55
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    8:45 PMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    371One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51060 · 87081
    5:00 AM7h25
    Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson
    12:25 PMLe Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Tours to Le Mans

Travel to Le Mans 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 Tours to Le Mans.

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There are 2 options to travel between Tours and Le Mans including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Tours to Le Mans is a bus with an average price of €32.

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 €36.

The fastest way to travel from Tours to Le Mans is by train with an average journey time of 2h 1m.

Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 2m.

The distance from Tours to Le Mans is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
The average frequency per day from Tours to Le Mans is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tours to Le Mans:
  • Trains mostly depart from Tours station and arrive in Le Mans station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tours to Le Mans, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Le Mans by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Le Mans by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Tours to Le Mans:
  • 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
Omio customers who travel from Tours to Le Mans often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nantes, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Lyon, Angers. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Le Mans and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Le Mans to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Le Mans, you can attend the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours endurance car race at the Circuit de la Sarthe, explore vibrant local markets for fresh produce and regional specialties, and enjoy performances at the Théâtre des Quinconces. Take a scenic walk along the Sarthe River or visit the Arche de la Nature for hiking and wildlife. Key sights include the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-Julien, the medieval Cité Plantagenêt, the Musée des 24 Heures du Mans with its classic car exhibits, the serene Jardin des Plantes du Mans, and the historic Abbaye de l'Épau.
For a visit to Le Mans, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the historic old town, the famous Le Mans Cathedral, and the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans racetrack.

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