How to travel from Brest to Orleans, France

The distance between Brest and Orleans is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Brest 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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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 then Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and then to Orléans.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Angers and then to Orleans Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Le Mans then take the train to Nogent Le Rotrou then take the bus to Gare Routière.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance590km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Brest to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Brest and Orleans is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (297 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Brest and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Orleans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Orleans. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Orleans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6hrs, 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 Brest and Orleans. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Angers. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Brest and Orleans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Orléans. 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 Brest and Orleans. The distance is around 590km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Orleans

Transport options from Brest to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 4 similar
3h 20m
€230($230)
every 4 hours648km (403 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€305($305)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train to Quimper, plane4h 40m
€225($225)
every 4 hours737km (458 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€265($265)
hourly753km (468 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 50m
€265($265)
every 20 mins899km (559 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€160($160)
hourly936km (581 miles)
Train via Rennes6hrs
€110($110)
every 4 hours643km (399 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€36($36)
6 times a week636km (395 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 25m
€35($35)
3 times a week567km (352 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€80($80)
on demand590km (366 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