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Compare train and bus for Valence to Le Mans
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 zł269 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. 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 zł269, while a train costs an average of zł540.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł269 Average price Cheapest | zł540 Average price | zł457 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 11m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Le Mans:
A bus is zł271 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Le Mans costing on average zł540.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
Tickets start at around zł269 compared to roughly zł457 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł188. The journey takes 11h 41m versus 6h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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 Manszł1881One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 PM11h15Valence10:00 AMLe Manszł1881One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 PM11h15Valence10:00 AMLe Manszł1881One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Le Mans:
A bus is zł271 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Le Mans costing on average zł540.
Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
- 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.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Le Mans by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Le Mans by train.
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