How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OrleansClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Orleans.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Nevers and then to Orleans.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus to Orléans

Take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Orleans. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Orleans

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 20m
€195($195)
every 3 hours521km (324 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€54($54)
4 times a day346km (215 miles)
Bus to Orléans + 1 similar
4hrs
€16($16)
twice daily299km (186 miles)
Bus4hrs
€19($19)
once daily306km (190 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€54($54)
on demand299km (186 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