How to travel from Calais to Orleans, France

The distance between Calais and Orleans is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Calais 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 OrleansCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Flandres then take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Calais to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Calais and Orleans is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Calais and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Orleans. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then 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 Calais and Orleans. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Calais to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Orleans

Transport options from Calais to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€105($105)
every 3 hours456km (283 miles)
Train via Paris Nord4h 20m
€75($75)
4 times a day426km (264 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 5m
€44($44)
5 times a week467km (290 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€56($56)
on demand415km (258 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