How to travel from Marseille to Orleans, France

The distance between Marseille and Orleans is around 711km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Marseille to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OrleansMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Tours St Symphorien (TUF), Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF) then take the train to Orleans.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Orleans.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Orleans Bus Station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance757km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Marseille and Orleans is around 711km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 579km (359 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Marseille and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Orleans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Marseille and Orleans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Marseille and Orleans. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Marseille and Orleans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 3h 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 Marseille and Orleans. The distance is around 757km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Orleans

Transport options from Marseille to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Tours St Symphorien (TUF), Train + 5 similar
3hrs
€190($190)
every 20 mins711km (442 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
€190($190)
every 20 mins791km (492 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train3h 40m
€210($210)
every 20 mins829km (515 miles)
Train to Toulon, plane5hrs
€155($155)
every 4 hours925km (575 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€180($180)
every 2 hours909km (565 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6h 25m
€210($210)
every 4 hours1,045km (649 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€160($160)
hourly868km (539 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 20m
€325($325)
4 times a day756km (470 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€22($22)
6 times a week768km (477 miles)
Bus via Montpellier10h 20m
€38($38)
twice daily809km (503 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€100($100)
on demand757km (470 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