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Train Valence Le Mans

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Information about the Valence to Le Mans train

Travel by train from Valence to Le Mans. 13 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Valence at 7h 05m and the last at 18h 05m, allowing you to cover the 728 km distance in as little as 4h 05m. Tickets are available from 36€ (1).

Cheap train tickets from Valence to Le Mans

How much does a train ticket from Valence to Le Mans cost?

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Valence to Le Mans take?

The Valence to Le Mans journey lasts 4h 52m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Valence to Le Mans?

Allow 4h 05m to travel between Valence and Le Mans on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Valence to Le Mans each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 13 trains that run on the Valence to Le Mans route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Valence and Le Mans?

There is at least one Connecting train(s) available between Valence and Le Mans.

What is the distance between Valence and Le Mans by train?

The total distance between Valence and Le Mans by train is approximately 728 km.

What time is the first train from Valence to Le Mans?

The first Valence to Le Mans train departs at 7h 05m.

What time is the last train from Valence to Le Mans?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Valence at 18h 05m.

To leave Valence, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: VALENCE TGV RHONE-ALPES SUD, VALENCE VILLE.

At Le Mans, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: LE MANS.

Which train companies operate trains from Valence to Le Mans?

Journeys from Valence to Le Mans are operated by TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI Spain.

What services are offered on board?

With OUIGO, travel stress-free with your family, including young children. You can travel for free with a pushchair. Just remember to select the "pushchair" option when purchasing your OUIGO ticket.

With TGV INOUI, stay connected during your journey: free access for everyone to Wi-Fi and a world of services and content. You can also enjoy power outlets available at every seat.

If you travel with TGV INOUI Spain, you will enjoy free Wi-Fi to stay connected throughout your journey.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

Travel between Valence and Le Mans with TGV INOUI

The Valence - Le Mans high-speed train is designed with your comfort in mind. Whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or with your family, TGV INOUI has several classes and a range of onboard services to make your journey even more enjoyable.

Comfort on board the Valence - Le Mans TGV INOUI train

Every detail has been thought of on TGV INOUI trains to ensure a comfy trip: adjustable seats, reading lights, folding tables, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi throughout the journey. There are also nursery areas for families with babies, so you can travel with complete peace of mind.

What luggage can I take on board my Valence and Le Mans TGV INOUI?

You can take two pieces of carry-on luggage (max. 70 x 90 x 50 cm) and one piece of hand luggage (max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm). You can also take a foldable pushchair (max. 90 x 130 cm) which can be stored in a dedicated space.

TGV INOUI: "1st" class

If you travel in 1st class, you can choose your seat (single, side-by-side, facing, or saloon) and settle down in wider seats with headrests and footrests. Each seat has a foldable table, Wi-Fi connection, a power socket, and an individual reading light.

Travelling with your pet

Pets are welcome on board. Small pets can travel for €7 if they are in a pet carrier (45 x 30 x 25 cm). Muzzled dogs on a lead can also travel for €7. Guide dogs can travel free of charge and do not need a ticket.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Valence to Le Mans?

The price of a Valence – Le Mans train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Valence to Le Mans thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Valence to Le Mans.

Price of a Valence – Le Mans Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Valence to Le Mans, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Valence to Le Mans with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Valence to Le Mans at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Valence – Le Mans

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Valence to Le Mans? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Valence – Le Mans Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Valence to Le Mans. For last-minute train tickets from Valence to Le Mans, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Valence to Le Mans and alternative routes

For your journey to Le Mans, if a direct train is available from Valence, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Valence to Le Mans?

If you're travelling from Valence to Le Mans, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Valence to Le Mans on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Valence to Le Mans: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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What travel classes are available on the Valence to Le Mans train?

To travel from Valence to Le Mans, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Valence to Le Mans and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

What on-board services are available on the Valence to Le Mans train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Valence to Le Mans route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Which stations does the train from Valence to Le Mans depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud station is a railway station located in the municipality of Alixan, around ten kilometres from Valence city centre. It is part of the LGV Méditerranée network and handles around 3 million passengers a year.

Valence TGV station is located in the Rovaltain business park, home to more than a hundred companies. Its bright hall with large glass façades welcomes and informs passengers. The station has a newspaper kiosk, a bakery and a relaxation area. Free Wi-Fi is available and there are charging sockets for your devices in the concourse. Around the station, you can use one of the three car parks and two drop-off areas.

Getting to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud station

The station can be reached on the city of Valence's public transport network. Citéa buses (line 14 and the InterCitéa line) run there frequently every day.

Main destinations from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud station

Several operators serve the station, including TGV INOUI and OUIGO, which form the core of its activity, as well as TER trains.

Destinations include Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle 2 TGV station, Lille and Marseille. In summer, Eurostar offers weekend journeys to Belgium and the Netherlands. The station is also served by trains on the TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes network, with journeys to Annecy, Évian-les-Bains and Briançon.

The station has an adjacent bus station for coach and bus connections. The Cars Région Express service is available for journeys to the Isère, Drôme and Ardèche.

Discover the station Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
Valence to Le Mans train schedule for Monday 9 November 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
7h 05m 11h 20m 4h 15m TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6200
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h07
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7615
  • Le Mans
7h 08m 13h 16m 6h 08m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Valence Ville
    TGV INOUI 6194
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h06
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8805
  • Angers Saint-Laud
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Angers Saint-Laud
    TER 57312
  • Sable-Sur-Sarthe
  • Le Mans
7h 08m 13h 24m 6h 16m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Valence Ville
    TGV INOUI 6194
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h20
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TER 62515
  • Versailles Chantiers
  • Rambouillet
  • Epernon
  • Maintenon
  • Chartres
  • Courville-Sur-Eure
  • La Loupe
  • Nogent-Le-Rotrou
  • La Ferte-Bernard
  • Connerre - Beille
  • Le Mans
8h 32m 13h 28m 4h 56m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Ville
    TER 86182
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 50 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5354
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
8h 53m 13h 33m 4h 40m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6250
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h35
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8921
  • Le Mans
10h 05m 14h 24m 4h 19m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6202
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h13
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8875
  • Le Mans
10h 15m 14h 51m 4h 36m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9862 - TGV INOUI 12562
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 1h01
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5382
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
11h 31m 17h 33m 6h 02m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Ville
    TER 86118
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 24 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6694
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h39
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8881
  • Le Mans
13h 53m 18h 10m 4h 17m TGV INOUI Spain, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI Spain 9708 - TGV INOUI 12348
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h03
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8067
  • Le Mans
15h 14m 19h 29m 4h 15m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 5500
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 40 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5386
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
15h 54m 20h 33m 4h 39m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6258 - TGV INOUI 12350
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h24
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8887
  • Le Mans
16h 14m 21h 00m 4h 46m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9864
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Connection: 50 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 5488
  • Massy Tgv
  • Le Mans
18h 05m 22h 10m 4h 05m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    TGV INOUI 6206
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 57 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8063
  • Le Mans