How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Orleans, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Orleans is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Orleans by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OrleansLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Orleans.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Orleans.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Orleans by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Orleans is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Orleans is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Orleans. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Orleans. We recommend that you drive to Orléans. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Orleans. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Orleans. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€63($63)
twice daily421km (262 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 60m
€205($205)
every 3 hours650km (404 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€67($67)
on demand373km (232 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