How to get to Le Mans from Avignon

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Compare train and coach for Avignon to Le Mans

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Le Mans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £81 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £81, while a train costs an average of £140.

Distance: 574 km

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Driving

£140

Average Price

£81

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Cheapest

£171

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 11m

Average total duration

11h 41m

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30m

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7h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

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CO2 emissions

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Compare ways to travel from Avignon to Le Mans

Compare the available ways to get from Avignon to Le Mans, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Avignon to Le Mans is a coach with an average price of £81.

This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Le Mans:

A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Le Mans costing on average £140.

The fastest way to travel from Avignon to Le Mans is by train with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Avignon and Le Mans including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 3h 44m faster (4h 5m by train vs 7h 49m by car) and roughly £32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£140 vs £171). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Avignon to Le Mans

How to get to Le Mans from Avignon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Avignon to Le Mans is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5808 · 52198
    22:2014h05
    Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    12:25Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    £661One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5808 · 52198
    22:2014h05
    Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    12:25Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    £661One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5516 · 5382
    10:224h29
    Avignon TGV
    14:51Le Mans station
    £1601One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit5738+SNCF | TGV INOUI12203+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876431
    19:3313h01
    Avignon Centre
    8:34Le Mans station
    £1131One-way
    2 changes
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12566 · 6620 · 8067
    12:495h21
    Avignon TGV
    18:10Le Mans station
    £1481One-way
    2 changes
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12374 · 8063
    16:415h29
    Avignon TGV
    22:10Le Mans station
    £1571One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:0015h55
    Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    4:55Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    £731One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:4514h10
    Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    13:55Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    £781One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:1515h10
    Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    1:25Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    £811One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Le Mans by train

The most popular day trips by train from Le Mans are Paris, Tours, Angers, Nantes and Rennes. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Le Mans on Omio.

A view of Paris

Day trip from Le Mans to Paris by train

Why visit Paris for the day?

Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.

A view of Tours

Day trip from Le Mans to Tours by train

Why visit Tours for the day?

Tours is a lively Loire Valley city known for its old quarter, Renaissance heritage and refined local food culture. With Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Place Plumereau and easy access to nearby châteaux, it feels both historic and youthful.

A view of Angers

Day trip from Le Mans to Angers by train

Why visit Angers for the day?

Angers is known for its medieval castle and the Apocalypse Tapestry, yet feels youthful and easy-going. Its old centre, riverside setting and ties to Anjou wine give the city a distinctly Loire character.

A view of Nantes

Day trip from Le Mans to Nantes by train

Why visit Nantes for the day?

Nantes is known for its maritime history, inventive culture and the striking Machines de l'Île. Historic quarters, green spaces and a relaxed Loire-side setting give the city an easy-going character.

A view of Rennes

Day trip from Le Mans to Rennes by train

Why visit Rennes for the day?

Rennes, the capital of Brittany, is known for its half-timbered old town and lively student energy. Its strong Breton identity, busy Marché des Lices and modern cultural scene give the city a character that feels both historic and current.

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FAQs: Avignon to Le Mans

Travel to Le Mans easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Avignon to Le Mans.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Avignon and Le Mans including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Avignon to Le Mans is a coach with an average price of £81.

This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Le Mans:

A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Le Mans costing on average £140.

The fastest way to travel from Avignon to Le Mans is by train with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 11m.

The Avignon to Le Mans distance is approximately 574 km.
The average frequency per day from Avignon to Le Mans is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Avignon and Le Mans as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Avignon to Le Mans:
  • Trains mostly depart from Avignon TGV and arrive in Le Mans station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Avignon to Le Mans, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Le Mans by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Le Mans by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Avignon to Le Mans:
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Avignon to Le Mans often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nantes, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, La Fleche, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Le Mans and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Avignon to Le Mans, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Le Mans, you can experience the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours race at the Circuit de la Sarthe, explore vibrant local markets, attend performances at the Théâtre des Quinconces, and enjoy a scenic walk along the Sarthe River. Nature lovers can visit the Arche de la Nature for hiking and wildlife. Must-see sights include the Cathédrale Saint-Julien, Cité Plantagenêt, Musée des 24 Heures du Mans, Jardin des Plantes du Mans, and Abbaye de l'Épau.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore the main attractions of Le Mans, including the historic old town, the Le Mans Cathedral, and the renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans museum and circuit.

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