How to get to Le Mans from Chartres

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Compare train and coach for Chartres to Le Mans

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chartres to Le Mans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 train costs an average of £28, while a coach costs an average of £30.

Distance: 108 km

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Driving

£28

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Cheapest

£30

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£30

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2h 0m

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1h 30m

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30m

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3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

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30m

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1h 31m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Compare ways to travel from Chartres to Le Mans

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

The cheapest way to travel from Chartres to Le Mans is a train with an average price of £28.

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

A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Chartres to Le Mans costing on average £30.

The fastest way to travel from Chartres to Le Mans is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chartres 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 1m faster (1h 30m by train vs 1h 31m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£28 vs £30). 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 Chartres to Le Mans

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • TER862529
    19:081h14
    Chartres station
    20:22Le Mans station
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • TER862529
    19:081h14
    Chartres station
    20:22Le Mans station
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • TER862529
    19:081h14
    Chartres station
    20:22Le Mans station
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • TER862523
    16:101h14
    Chartres station
    17:24Le Mans station
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • TER862511
    10:111h15
    Chartres station
    11:26Le Mans station
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • TER862519
    14:091h16
    Chartres station
    15:25Le Mans station
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • TER862535+SNCF | Autocar464041
    22:102h06
    Chartres station
    0:16Le Mans station
    £231One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Chartres 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 Chartres to Le Mans.

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There are 2 options to travel between Chartres and Le Mans including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Chartres to Le Mans is a train with an average price of £28.

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

A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Chartres to Le Mans costing on average £30.

The fastest way to travel from Chartres to Le Mans is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Le Mans take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 15m.

The Chartres to Le Mans distance is approximately 108 km.
The average frequency per day from Chartres to Le Mans is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chartres 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 Chartres to Le Mans:
  • Trains mostly depart from Chartres station and arrive in Le Mans station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Chartres, Pôle d'Échange and arrive in Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chartres to Le Mans, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Le Mans by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER REMI, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Le Mans by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chartres to Le Mans with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 8 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
Omio customers who travel from Chartres 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 Chartres 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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