How to travel from Paris to Orleans, France

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

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris to Orleans 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 Orleans.

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

Take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance128km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Paris to Orleans by train, bus 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 take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Paris and Orleans 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 Paris and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Orleans, 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 Paris and Orleans. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

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

SNCF run train services between Paris and Orleans. 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 Paris and Orleans. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Orleans. Buses run every 3 hours 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 Paris to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Orleans. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Orleans is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Orleans. 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 Paris and Orleans. The distance is around 128km (79 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 Paris to Orleans 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 Paris and Orleans

Transport options from Paris to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€20($20)
hourly121km (75 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1h 45m
€11($11)
every 3 hours128km (79 miles)
Bus to Orléans1h 50m
€12($12)
every 2 hours133km (82 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€18($18)
on demand128km (79 miles)

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Airports near Orleans

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Orleans
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Orleans
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Orleans