How to travel from Orleans to Paris, France

The distance between Orleans and Paris is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Orleans to Paris by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Gare Montparnasse.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance129km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Paris

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Paris by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Orleans and Paris is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Orleans and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Paris is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Paris. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Orleans and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Orleans and Paris. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Orleans and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Paris. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 55m 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. 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 Orleans and Paris. The distance is around 129km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Paris

Transport options from Orleans to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€20($20)
hourly121km (75 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
€11($11)
every 2 hours127km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€18($18)
on demand129km (80 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris