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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 an average ticket price of L 378 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 378, while a train costs an average of L 819.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 819 Average price | L 378 Average price Cheapest | L 560 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Valence to Le Mans
Compare the available ways to get from Valence to Le Mans, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Le Mans:
A bus is L 441 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Le Mans costing on average L 819.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 56m.
You'll arrive about 2h 54m sooner (3h 38m by train vs 6h 32m by car). Tickets start at around L 819 compared to roughly L 560 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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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.
10:40 AM 13h50 Valence 12:30 AM Le Mans L 293 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:40 AM 13h50 Valence 12:30 AM Le Mans L 293 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:40 AM 13h50 Valence 12:30 AM Le Mans L 293 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Le Mans:
A bus is L 441 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Le Mans costing on average L 819.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 56m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Valence, Gare Routière and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
- Trains mostly depart from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and arrive in Le Mans station.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Le Mans by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Le Mans by bus.
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