How to travel from Bordeaux to Orleans, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Orleans is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.

👋 Also check out OrleansBordeaux if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Orleans.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Orleans - Av George Pompidou.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
Operated by

Euroscoach By Cm Tours

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance461km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Bordeaux and Orleans is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (242 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Bordeaux and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Orleans. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Bordeaux and Orleans. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 30m.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Orleans. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 3h 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 Bordeaux and Orleans. The distance is around 461km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Orleans

Transport options from Bordeaux to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€95($95)
every 4 hours439km (273 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 40m
€195($195)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
every 20 mins459km (285 miles)
Bus to Orléans7h 35m
€22($22)
once daily471km (293 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€62($62)
on demand461km (286 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