How to travel from Orleans to Le Havre, France

The distance between Orleans and Le Havre is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Orleans to Le Havre 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 Le HavreOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance302km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Orleans and Le Havre is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Orleans and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Le Havre, 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 Orleans and Le Havre. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon, Auber and Paris St Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF run train services between Orleans and Le Havre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Orleans and Le Havre. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Le Havre. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 40m 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Le Havre. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) 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 Orleans and Le Havre. The distance is around 302km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Orleans to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Le Havre

Transport options from Orleans to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€57($57)
hourly354km (220 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
€24($24)
4 times a day326km (203 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€54($54)
on demand302km (187 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre