How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Orleans, France
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Orleans is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Orleans by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Orleans → Aix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Tours St Symphorien (TUF), Train
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF) then take the train to Orleans.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Orleans Bus Station.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€21($21)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Orleans
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Orleans by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Orleans is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Orleans by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Orleans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF) then take the train to Orleans. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Orleans. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Orleans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Orleans is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Orleans. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Orleans. The distance is around 742km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Orleans is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Orleans
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Tours St Symphorien (TUF), Train + 5 similar | 3h 15m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 713km (443 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €200($200) | once daily | 913km (567 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 50m | €210($210) | 5 times a day | 831km (516 miles) |
| Bus to TOULON - Lyautey - TOULON, plane and train | 5h 5m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 940km (584 miles) |
| Bus to NICE - Aéroport - NICE, plane and train | 5h 10m | €150($150) | 5 times a day | 989km (615 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €21($21) | 6 times a week | 760km (472 miles) |
| Bus via Clermont-Ferrand | 10h 25m | €51($51) | 4 times a week | 778km (483 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €100($100) | on demand | 742km (461 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aix-en-Provence and Orleans
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Airports near Orleans
The following major airports near Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Orleans
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Orleans
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Orleans