How to travel from La Rochelle to Orleans, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Orleans is around 348km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 OrleansLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Poitiers and then to Orléans.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Poitiers then take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance348km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Orleans

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between La Rochelle and Orleans is around 348km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from La Rochelle and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Orleans. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Orleans. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 55m, 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 La Rochelle and Orleans. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poitiers. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Orleans. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Orleans. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 La Rochelle and Orleans. The distance is around 348km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from La Rochelle to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Orleans

Transport options from La Rochelle to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€81($81)
every 20 mins354km (220 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€29($29)
4 times a week371km (231 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 45m
€42($42)
once daily368km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€47($47)
on demand348km (217 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between La Rochelle and Orleans

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