How to travel from Orange to Orleans, France

The distance between Orange and Orleans is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orange 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 Montpellier Sud de France, plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud de France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Orléans.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 and then to Orleans.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance644km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Orange to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Orange and Orleans is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Orange and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Orleans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and Rémi en train run train services between Orange and Orleans. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Orange and Orleans. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac - le Pontet and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Orange and Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Orléans. 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 Orange and Orleans. The distance is around 644km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Orleans

Transport options from Orange to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Montpellier Sud de France, plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€150($150)
every 4 hours846km (526 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€205($205)
every 4 hours764km (475 miles)
Train to Avignon Centre, plane4h 45m
€225($225)
hourly897km (557 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€120($120)
every 3 hours752km (467 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 50m
€110($110)
every 2 hours639km (397 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
€35($35)
once daily701km (436 miles)
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand9h 55m
€49($49)
4 times a week720km (447 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€87($87)
on demand644km (400 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