How to travel from Quimper to Orleans, France

The distance between Quimper and Orleans is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Quimper to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Orleans.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Orleans.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Orléans.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance554km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Quimper and Orleans is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (278 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Quimper and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Orleans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Orleans. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Duroc, Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Quimper and Orleans. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Quimper and Orleans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Orleans. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Quimper and Orleans. The distance is around 554km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Orleans

Transport options from Quimper to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 15m
€140($140)
4 times a day635km (395 miles)
Train to Brest, plane4h 35m
€220($220)
4 times a day749km (466 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€190($190)
every 4 hours784km (487 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 35m
€235($235)
every 4 hours742km (461 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 15m
€225($225)
4 times a day792km (492 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€120($120)
every 4 hours726km (451 miles)
Train via Savenay5h 40m
€80($80)
5 times a week563km (350 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€34($34)
6 times a week569km (353 miles)
Bus via Rennes10h 30m
€28($28)
once daily662km (411 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€100($100)
on demand554km (344 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