1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
59 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
1 h
Trains on 14 Sept
9
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Le Mans to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Le Mans to Tours will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 9 trains from Le Mans to Tours, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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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857017Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 78 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Le Mans to Tours:
A coach is £0.93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Tours costing on average £20.
Other travel options to Tours take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 8m.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 4m by train vs 1h 14m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£20 vs £22). 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 Le Mans to Tours trains for today, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
857015 | On time 17:53 Le Mans station | 1h21 | 19:14 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
857023 | 18:44 Le Mans station | 1h01 | 19:45 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
16562 | On time 19:58 Le Mans station | 0h56 | 20:54 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
8882 · 8461+ 860239 | 20:32 Le Mans station | 2h26 | 22:58 Tours station | 2 changes | |
5488+ 860180 | On time 21:03 Le Mans station | 2h49 | 23:52 Tours station | 1 change | |
857242 | 6:23 Le Mans station | 1h13 | 7:36 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
857003 | 7:43 Le Mans station | 1h02 | 8:45 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
16554 | 9:48 Le Mans station | 0h59 | 10:47 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
860006 · 857311 | 10:43 Le Mans station | 2h06 | 12:49 Tours station | 1 change | |
857017 | 12:44 Le Mans station | 1h01 | 13:45 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
16558 | 14:54 Le Mans station | 1h00 | 15:54 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
857021 | 16:44 Le Mans station | 1h00 | 17:44 Tours station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Le Mans to Tours run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 56m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 21:30 |
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Discover the best of Tours — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tours trip today.
Museum of fine arts in the former archbishop’s palace, with paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and a notable cedar garden.
Museum dedicated to the Compagnonnage craft traditions, showing tools, models and skilled workmanship in a historic abbey setting.
Contemporary art centre hosting changing exhibitions in a converted historic building. A good stop for current regional and international art.
Historic quarter with narrow lanes, timber-framed houses and small squares. Ideal for wandering and discovering medieval Tours.
Lively pedestrian street through the old town, known for historic façades, independent shops and an easy walk between major sights.
Botanical garden with themed plant collections, greenhouses and shaded walks. A pleasant local favourite for a calm break from sightseeing.
Rillettes de Tours are slow-cooked shredded pork preserved in fat. They are richer and more textured than many rillettes and are a classic speciality of Touraine.
Rillons de Touraine are cubes of pork belly or loin slowly confited until tender and caramelised. They are a traditional charcuterie staple in Tours and the Loire Valley.
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine is a log-shaped goat’s cheese with a straw through the centre. It is one of the Loire’s best-known cheeses and closely tied to the Touraine area.
Elegant restaurant for refined French cooking with a calm, polished setting in central Tours. Good choice for a special meal focused on seasonal produce.
Smart dining room known for contemporary French cuisine and careful presentation. Suits diners seeking a more formal dinner in Tours.
Popular traditional bistro serving hearty French dishes and regional wines in a lively, classic brasserie atmosphere near the old town.
Moderate for France. Hotels, dining and local transport are usually manageable, though central stays and tourist dining cost more than in smaller Loire Valley towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Le Mans to Tours 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 Tours, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Le Mans to Tours trains use the Le Mans to Tours station pair. Use this guide to compare Le Mans and Tours train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Le Mans, Boulevard Lefaucheux / Rue Bessemer is 3 km from Le Mans city centre. Public transport options include:
Le Mans, Boulevard Lefaucheux / Rue Bessemer has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi in waiting area. ATMs are multiple ATMs throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Le Mans, Boulevard Lefaucheux / Rue Bessemer.
Available at Le Mans, Boulevard Lefaucheux / Rue Bessemer: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Le Mans, Boulevard Lefaucheux / Rue Bessemer: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
Le Mans, Hôpital is 2 km from Le Mans city centre. Public transport options include:
Le Mans, Hôpital has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi available in the station. ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Le Mans, Hôpital.
Available at Le Mans, Hôpital: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Le Mans, Hôpital: Station equipped with ramps and elevators.
Tours is 1 km from Tours city centre. Public transport options include:
Tours has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Saint Germain, La Maison des Halles
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tours. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tours. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tours: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tours: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tours: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de l'Univers Tours, Oceania L'Univers Tours, Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel.
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