How to travel from Menton to Orleans, France

The distance between Menton and Orleans is around 847km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Menton 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.

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Train to Nice Ville, plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Gare d'Austerlitz and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance945km (587 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Menton to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Menton and Orleans is around 847km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Menton and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Orleans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Orleans. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Orleans. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Menton and Orleans. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Port - NICE, Vauban and Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Menton and Orleans. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Menton and Orleans. The distance is around 945km (587 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Orleans

Transport options from Menton to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nice Ville, plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
€160($160)
hourly847km (526 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€150($150)
hourly878km (546 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
€195($195)
twice daily1,142km (710 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€200($200)
5 times a day1,113km (691 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu9h 45m
€365($365)
4 times a day1,003km (623 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 55m
€37($37)
5 times a week1,030km (640 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine15h 55m
€48($48)
once daily1,169km (727 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€125($125)
on demand945km (587 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