How to travel from Le Mans to Orleans, France

The distance between Le Mans and Orleans is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tours and then to Orleans.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nogent Le Rotrou then take the bus to Gare routière.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Le Mans and Orleans is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Le Mans and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Orleans is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Orleans. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tours. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Orleans. We recommend that you drive to Orléans. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Tours and then to Orleans. instead which will take 2h 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 Le Mans and Orleans. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Orleans

Transport options from Le Mans to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€41($41)
every 4 hours211km (131 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
€17($17)
3 times a week169km (105 miles)
Train to Tours, Bus2h 45m
€19($19)
6 times a week212km (132 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€26($26)
on demand191km (119 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