There are 5 ways to get from Le Mans to Orléans by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Orleanstrain Ter
2h 45m€41–64Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mans (Le) to Orléans137.3 km
2h 30m€8–11Train, bus
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nogent Le Rotroutrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 9
3h 47m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Le Mans to Nogent Le Rotroubus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 9
4h 47m€16–21Drive 136.7 km
- Drive from Le Mans to Orléanscar 136.7 km
2h 4m€26–38
Le Mans to Orléans by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Le Mans to Orléans is to rideshare which costs €8 - €11 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Le Mans to Orléans is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Le Mans to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at Gare SNCF via Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Le Mans to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at Orleans via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Le Mans and Orléans is 213 km. The road distance is 136.7 km.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Orléans without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Le Mans to Orléans, including transfers.
Le Mans to Orléans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Le Mans station.
Le Mans to Orléans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Le Mans station.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Orléans is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €22 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Le Mans, France and Orléans, France?
You can take a train from Le Mans to Orleans via Tours in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans to Gare SNCF via Nogent Le Rotrou and Gare SNCF in around 4h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Nogent Le Rotrou
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Le Mans to Nogent Le Rotrou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mans (Le) to Orléans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Le Mans to Orléans bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nogent Le Rotrou station.
Le Mans to Orléans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Le Mans to Orléans is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Le Mans to Orléans.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Le Mans and Orléans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.