How to travel from Carcassonne to Orleans, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Orleans is around 645km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Orleans by plane, 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 OrleansCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Gare d'Austerlitz and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus via Toulouse

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Orléans.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance645km (401 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Orleans by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between Carcassonne and Orleans is around 645km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 523km (325 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Orleans by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Orleans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Orleans. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carcassonne and Orleans with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 8h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Carcassonne and Orleans. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Gare d'Austerlitz and then to Les Aubrais 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Carcassonne and Orleans. The distance is around 645km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Orleans is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Orleans

Transport options from Carcassonne to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 45m
€350($350)
hourly772km (480 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 30m
€155($155)
hourly812km (504 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€160($160)
hourly858km (533 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 45m
€200($200)
twice daily887km (551 miles)
Train to Perpignan, plane5h 15m
€285($285)
every 4 hours938km (583 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€155($155)
every 4 hours786km (489 miles)
Train to Les Aubrais Orleans8h 15m
€110($110)
3 times a week682km (424 miles)
Bus via Toulouse + 1 similar
8hrs
€45($45)
once daily652km (405 miles)
Bus8h 35m
€32($32)
once daily647km (402 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€87($87)
on demand645km (401 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Carcassonne and Orleans

Airlines

Train operators

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