The distance between Caen and Orleans is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Orleans by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Orleans → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Orleans.
Take the bus to Paris Ibis Clichy Batignolles and then to Orléans.
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There are several options for getting from Caen to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).
The distance between Caen and Orleans is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Caen and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Orleans is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
SNCF run train services between Caen and Orleans. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Caen and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Ibis Clichy Batignolles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Blablabus, NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Orleans. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caen and Orleans. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 45m | €66($66) | twice a week | 376km (233 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €25($25) | 3 times a week | 364km (226 miles) |
Bus via LE HAVRE: gare routière | 7h 25m | €22($22) | 3 times a week | 417km (259 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €48($48) | on demand | 353km (219 miles) |
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The following major airports near Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.