How to travel from Valence to Le Mans, France

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.

8 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance684km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Valence to Le Mans

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Le Mans

Transport options from Valence to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€160($160)
3 times a week727km (452 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 4 similar
3h 25m
€245($245)
every 20 mins772km (479 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€180($180)
every 20 mins826km (513 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 30m
€395($400)
twice a week678km (421 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 35m
€195($195)
every 20 mins846km (525 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 25m
€350($350)
every 20 mins834km (518 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
€48($48)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€90($90)
on demand684km (425 miles)

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Airports near Le Mans

The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Le Mans