How to travel from Nancy to Orleans, France

The distance between Nancy and Orleans is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nancy 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Nancy and Orleans is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Nancy and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Orleans. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Orleans. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Nancy and Orleans. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nancy and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 8hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nancy and Orleans. Buses run 3 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 Nancy to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Nancy and Orleans. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Orleans

Transport options from Nancy to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€100($100)
every 3 hours457km (284 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€30($30)
3 times a week500km (311 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€60($60)
on demand447km (278 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