How to travel from Dunkirk to Orleans, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Orleans is around 421km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Orleans.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance421km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Dunkirk and Orleans is around 421km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dunkirk and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Dunkirk and Orleans. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Orleans. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Orleans. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Dunkirk and Orleans. The distance is around 421km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

How do I get from Dunkirk to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Orleans

Transport options from Dunkirk to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€88($88)
every 4 hours425km (264 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€25($25)
4 times a day432km (269 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€57($57)
on demand421km (262 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