How to travel from Orleans to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Orleans and Verdon Gorge is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Orleans to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) then take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Aix-en-Provence and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble then take the bus to Senez - RD 4085.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance858km (533 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Orleans and Verdon Gorge is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Orleans and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Paris Gare De Lyon and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Aix-en-Provence, Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Orleans and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 858km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Orleans to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 10m
€325($325)
every 3 hours1,012km (629 miles)
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane and bus5hrs
€235($235)
6 times a week824km (512 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane and bus5h 30m
€270($270)
6 times a week907km (564 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane and bus5h 45m
€275($275)
6 times a week945km (587 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
€275($275)
once daily963km (598 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane and bus6h 15m
€270($270)
once daily994km (618 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€340($340)
once daily1,060km (659 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
€135($135)
twice daily1,004km (624 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 55m
€285($285)
twice daily851km (529 miles)
Train to Vierzon Ville, bus11h 55m
€375($375)
twice daily857km (533 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€115($115)
on demand858km (533 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge