How to travel from Le Havre to Orleans, France

The distance between Le Havre and Orleans is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 OrleansLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Orléans.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance281km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Le Havre and Orleans is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Le Havre and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Orleans is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Auber, Gare de Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Le Havre and Orleans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Le Havre and Orleans. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Orleans. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Orleans. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Le Havre and Orleans. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Le Havre to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Orleans

Transport options from Le Havre to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€57($57)
hourly354km (220 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€24($24)
4 times a day327km (203 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€51($51)
on demand281km (175 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