How to travel from Alès to Orleans, France

The distance between Alès and Orleans is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Alès to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Orleans.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Clermont Ferrand then Nevers and then to Orleans.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Orléans.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Alès to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Alès and Orleans is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Alès and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Orleans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Orleans. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clermont Ferrand and Nevers. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Alès and Orleans. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Orleans. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Montpellier. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Alès and Orleans. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Orleans. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Alès and Orleans. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Orleans

Transport options from Alès to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 5 similar
4h 30m
€240($240)
once daily939km (584 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 40m
€130($130)
every 4 hours833km (517 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 55m
€180($180)
once daily863km (536 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€235($235)
hourly878km (546 miles)
Train to Clermont Ferrand, plane7h 40m
€235($235)
every 20 mins775km (482 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 55m
€235($235)
6 times a week700km (435 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€95($95)
every 20 mins600km (373 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€37($37)
once daily727km (452 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€105($105)
on demand573km (356 miles)

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Airports near Orleans

The following major airports near Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Orleans
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Orleans
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Orleans