How to travel from Montpellier to Orleans, France

The distance between Montpellier and Orleans is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montpellier 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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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance623km (387 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Montpellier and Orleans is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 501km (311 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Montpellier and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Orleans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Montpellier and Orleans. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Orleans. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Montpellier and Orleans. The distance is around 623km (387 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Orleans

Transport options from Montpellier to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
€150($150)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€195($195)
hourly776km (482 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 50m
€190($190)
4 times a week916km (569 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€160($160)
every 4 hours855km (531 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps6h 15m
€190($190)
once daily1,064km (661 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€24($24)
twice daily628km (390 miles)
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand7h 45m
€38($38)
4 times a week639km (397 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€84($84)
on demand623km (387 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