The distance between Valence and Le Mans is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Valence to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Le Mans → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Le Mans.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans.
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Mans.
There are several options for getting from Valence to Le Mans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Valence and Le Mans is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496km (308 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Valence and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Le Mans is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Le Mans. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
TGV inOui run train services between Valence and Le Mans. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valence and Le Mans. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Le Mans. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Le Mans is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valence and Le Mans. The distance is around 684km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | €160($160) | 3 times a week | 727km (452 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 4 similar | 3h 25m | €245($245) | every 20 mins | 772km (479 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 826km (513 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 3h 30m | €395($400) | twice a week | 678km (421 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 3h 35m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 846km (525 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 4h 25m | €350($350) | every 20 mins | 834km (518 miles) |
Bus | 9h 55m | €48($48) | once daily | 773km (480 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €90($90) | on demand | 684km (425 miles) |
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