How to travel from Orleans to Belfort, France

The distance between Orleans and Belfort is around 498km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans to Belfort by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Belfort.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance498km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Belfort by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €210 ($210) and will take around 4hrs.

The distance between Orleans and Belfort is around 498km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (231 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Orleans and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Belfort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €210 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Belfort. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Gare de l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Belfort. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orleans and Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. The distance is around 498km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

How do I get from Orleans to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Belfort

Transport options from Orleans to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
€210($210)
hourly633km (393 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane5h 20m
€295($295)
every 4 hours812km (505 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€270($270)
4 times a day566km (352 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€90($90)
on demand498km (310 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort