The distance between Grenoble and Orleans is around 558km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Orleans → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans.
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Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.
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Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Orleans Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Grenoble and Orleans is around 558km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Grenoble and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Orleans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grenoble and Orleans. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Orleans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Orleans. The distance is around 575km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 60m | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 678km (422 miles) |
Train to Geneve, plane | 5h 15m | €270($270) | every 4 hours | 735km (457 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 5h 55m | €325($325) | 4 times a day | 567km (353 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €11($11) | 6 times a week | 558km (346 miles) |
Bus via Bourges | 8hrs | €40($40) | 4 times a week | 577km (359 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | €78($78) | on demand | 575km (357 miles) |
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The following major airports near Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.