How to travel from Reims to Orleans, France

The distance between Reims and Orleans is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reims 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 Paris l'Est and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Orléans.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Reims to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Reims and Orleans is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Reims and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Orleans. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Reims and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Reims and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

RegioJet and Blablabus run regular bus services between Reims and Orleans. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Reims and Orleans. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Reims to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Orleans

Transport options from Reims to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€70($70)
every 4 hours275km (171 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€18($18)
twice a week267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€36($36)
on demand266km (165 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