How to travel from Avignon to Orleans, France

The distance between Avignon and Orleans is around 667km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Avignon 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 Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance672km (418 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Avignon and Orleans is around 667km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 493km (307 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Avignon and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Orleans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon 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 every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Avignon and Orleans. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 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 Avignon and Orleans. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon 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 6h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Avignon and Orleans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Avignon and Orleans. The distance is around 672km (418 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Transport options from Avignon to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 5 similar
3h 35m
€215($215)
5 times a day852km (529 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€230($230)
every 4 hours779km (484 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 50m
€240($240)
5 times a day890km (553 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 60m
€195($195)
every 3 hours824km (512 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 5m
€235($235)
every 3 hours865km (538 miles)
Train to Toulon, plane5h 30m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,018km (632 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€140($140)
every 2 hours773km (480 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7hrs
€290($290)
4 times a day667km (414 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€17($17)
6 times a week677km (421 miles)
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand9h 15m
€47($47)
4 times a week695km (432 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€90($90)
on demand672km (418 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