How to travel from Orleans to Bayonne, France

The distance between Orleans and Bayonne is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orleans to Bayonne 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 Paris Austerlitz, Fly

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne Quai de Lesseps.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
Operated by

Euroscoach By Cm Tours

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance646km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Orleans and Bayonne is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556km (346 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Bayonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Orleans and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Orleans and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7h 30m.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Bayonne. Buses run 4 times a week 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 Orleans to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Orleans and Bayonne. The distance is around 646km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Bayonne

Transport options from Orleans to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Austerlitz, Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
€230($230)
hourly799km (497 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€200($200)
hourly852km (530 miles)
Train
5hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours637km (396 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
twice daily647km (402 miles)
Bus to Bayonne9hrs
€24($24)
4 times a week660km (410 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€115($115)
on demand646km (402 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne