How to travel from Annecy to Orleans, France

The distance between Annecy and Orleans is around 559km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Annecy 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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Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train

Take the bus to Genève-Aéroport gare routière then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Orleans Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance559km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Annecy and Orleans is around 559km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (243 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Annecy and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Orleans is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Orleans. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Annecy and Orleans. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy 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 5h 45m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Annecy and Orleans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Orleans. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 4h 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 Annecy and Orleans. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Orleans

Transport options from Annecy to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train + 2 similar
4hrs
€130($130)
hourly586km (364 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
€185($185)
every 20 mins687km (427 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train4h 20m
€240($240)
hourly612km (380 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€130($130)
5 times a day692km (430 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 35m
€280($280)
4 times a day594km (369 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€12($12)
6 times a week593km (368 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€75($75)
on demand559km (347 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