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.
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 Orleans → Bordeaux if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Orleans.
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Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans.
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Take the bus to Orleans - Av George Pompidou.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 439km (273 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 40m | €195($195) | hourly | 690km (429 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 30m | every 20 mins | 459km (285 miles) | |
Bus to Orléans | 7h 35m | €22($22) | once daily | 471km (293 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €62($62) | on demand | 461km (286 miles) |
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The following major airports near Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.