How to travel from Amiens to Orleans, France

The distance between Amiens and Orleans is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Amiens to Orleans by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Orleans.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Orléans.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Amiens and Orleans is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Amiens and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Orleans. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

SNCF run train services between Amiens and Orleans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Amiens and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amiens and Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Orleans. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Amiens and Orleans. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Orleans

Transport options from Amiens to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€41($41)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€21($21)
once daily270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€48($48)
on demand267km (166 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