1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
1 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
1 h 15 m
Trains on 06 Sept
8
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chartres station to Le Mans station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chartres station to Le Mans station will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 8 trains from Chartres station to Le Mans station, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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862515Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chartres station to Le Mans station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 108 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chartres station to Le Mans station:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Chartres station to Le Mans station costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Le Mans station take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 18m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 18m by train vs 1h 21m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£22 vs £29). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chartres station to Le Mans station trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
862507 | 7:39 Chartres station | 1h16 | 8:55 Le Mans station | 0 changesdirect | |
862416+ 8913 | 8:06 Chartres station | 2h28 | 10:34 Le Mans station | 1 change | |
862511 | 10:11 Chartres station | 1h15 | 11:26 Le Mans station | 0 changesdirect | |
862515 | 12:08 Chartres station | 1h16 | 13:24 Le Mans station | 0 changesdirect | |
862471 · 862579 | 12:29 Chartres station | 1h51 | 14:20 Le Mans station | 1 change | |
862519 | 14:09 Chartres station | 1h16 | 15:25 Le Mans station | 0 changesdirect | |
862523 | 16:09 Chartres station | 1h15 | 17:24 Le Mans station | 0 changesdirect | |
862543 | 17:30 Chartres station | 1h48 | 19:18 Le Mans station | 0 changesdirect | |
862527 | 18:08 Chartres station | 1h17 | 19:25 Le Mans station | 0 changesdirect | |
862531 | 20:10 Chartres station | 1h18 | 21:28 Le Mans station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Chartres station to Le Mans station run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 5:38 |
Last train 20:13 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chartres station to Le Mans station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Le Mans station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chartres station to Le Mans station trains use the Chartres to Le Mans station pair. Use this guide to compare Chartres station and Le Mans station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chartres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Georges, Café Bleu
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chartres. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chartres. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chartres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chartres: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chartres: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Originals Boutique, Hotel Les Poèmes de Chartres, Mercure Chartres Centre Cathédrale, Timhotel Chartres Cathédrale.
Le Mans has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: L'Un des Sens, Le Grenier à Sel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Le Mans. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Le Mans. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Le Mans: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Le Mans: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Le Mans: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Le Mans Centre, Ibis Le Mans Centre, Hôtel Concordia Le Mans Centre Gare.