How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Orleans, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 OrleansCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Orleans.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen and then to Alencon then take the bus to Nogent-le-Rotrou - Mairie/Notre-Dame and then to Orléans • Gare Routière.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance474km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Orleans is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Invalides and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans. We recommend that you drive to Orléans. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Orleans. instead which will take 4h 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans. The distance is around 474km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Orleans

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
€76($76)
every 4 hours497km (309 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 10m
€42($42)
3 times a week415km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€85($85)
on demand474km (295 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