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Compare train and bus for Valence to Le Mans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valence to Le Mans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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 $49, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$111 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Le Mans:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Le Mans costing on average $111 (€90).
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
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How to get from Valence to Le Mans by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valence to Le Mans is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 PM11h15Valence10:00 AMLe Mans$741One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM11h15Valence10:00 AMLe Mans$741One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM11h15Valence10:00 AMLe Mans$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Le Mans:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Le Mans costing on average $111 (€90).
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valence and Le Mans as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and arrive in Le Mans station.
- Buses mostly depart from Valence, Gare Routière and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Le Mans by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Le Mans by train.
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