There are 5 ways to get from Orléans to Le Mans by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 9
- Take the train from Nogent Le Rotrou to Le Manstrain Ter
2h 57m€15–22Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Orléans to Mans (Le)137.3 km
2h 30m€10Train
- Take the train from Orleans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Le Manstrain Ter
3h 22m€40–64Bus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 9
- Take the bus from Nogent Le Rotrou to Le Mansbus Autocar
4h 12m€16–21Drive 137.1 km
- Drive from Orléans to Le Manscar 137.1 km
2h 4m€26–38
Orléans to Le Mans by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orléans to Le Mans is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Orléans to Le Mans is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Orléans to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Le Mans via Nogent Le Rotrou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Orléans to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from Orleans and arriving at Le Mans via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Orléans and Le Mans is 168 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.
The best way to get from Orléans to Le Mans without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 57m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Orléans to Le Mans, including transfers.
Orléans to Le Mans bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Gare SNCF station.
Orléans to Le Mans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Orleans station.
The best way to get from Orléans to Le Mans is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €21 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Orléans, France and Le Mans, France?
You can take a train from Orleans to Le Mans via Tours in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Le Mans via Gare SNCF and Nogent Le Rotrou in around 4h 12m.
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 Nogent Le Rotrou to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orleans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Nogent Le Rotrou to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Orléans to Mans (Le)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Orléans to Le Mans bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Orléans to Le Mans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orléans to Le Mans is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Orléans to Le Mans.
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