How to travel from Orleans to Versailles, France

The distance between Orleans and Versailles is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Versailles Château Rive Gauche.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Versailles by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Orleans and Versailles is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Orleans and Versailles by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Versailles is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Versailles, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

SNCF and Transilien run train services between Orleans and Versailles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole and République Gare Saint-Cyr. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Versailles. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1h 45m 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the bus to Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. 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 Versailles. The distance is around 126km (78 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 Versailles is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Orleans to Versailles

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Versailles

Transport options from Orleans to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 45m
€11($11)
6 times a week122km (76 miles)
Train
1h 45m
€28($28)
hourly143km (89 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€17($17)
on demand126km (78 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles