How to travel from Arles to Orleans, France

The distance between Arles and Orleans is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Arles 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 Montpellier Sud De France, plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance702km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Arles to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Arles and Orleans is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Arles and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Orleans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arles and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Arles and Orleans. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes - Gare Routiere, Parnasse and Lyon Perrache. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Arles and Orleans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Arles and Orleans. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Orleans

Transport options from Arles to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane + 5 similar
3h 50m
€190($190)
5 times a day816km (507 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 60m
€235($235)
5 times a day857km (533 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 10m
€205($205)
every 20 mins795km (494 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€205($205)
every 20 mins876km (544 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 45m
€230($230)
every 20 mins914km (568 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane6h 5m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,010km (628 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€160($160)
every 4 hours846km (526 miles)
Train via Lyon Perrache7h 35m
€305($305)
5 times a week706km (439 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€18($18)
6 times a week741km (461 miles)
Train and Bus
9hrs
€46($46)
twice daily726km (451 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€95($95)
on demand702km (436 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