How to travel from Poitiers to Orleans, France

The distance between Poitiers and Orleans is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 St Pierre Des Corps and then to Orleans.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Bus

Take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance216km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Poitiers and Orleans is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Poitiers and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Orleans. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Orleans. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Poitiers and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poitiers and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Orleans. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Orleans. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Poitiers and Orleans. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Poitiers to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Orleans

Transport options from Poitiers to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€61($61)
every 3 hours213km (132 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
€17($17)
every 20 mins233km (145 miles)
Bus to Orléans4hrs
€16($16)
once daily223km (139 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€29($29)
on demand216km (134 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Poitiers and Orleans

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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