How to travel from Lille to Orleans, France

The distance between Lille and Orleans is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lille 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Orléans.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Lille to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Lille and Orleans is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Lille 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 Lille to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille 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 Lille and Orleans. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Orleans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Lille and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Orleans. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Lille and Orleans. The distance is around 348km (216 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 Lille to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Orleans

Transport options from Lille to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€86($86)
hourly353km (220 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
4h 30m
€28($28)
every 4 hours350km (217 miles)
Bus via Paris5h 25m
€28($28)
4 times a week359km (223 miles)
Bus to Orléans5h 45m
€24($24)
5 times a week364km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€47($47)
on demand348km (216 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