How to travel from Rennes to Orleans, France

The distance between Rennes and Orleans is around 347km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rennes 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.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance347km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Rennes 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 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Rennes and Orleans is around 347km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (166 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Rennes and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes 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 Rennes and Orleans. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Michel and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Orleans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Rennes and Orleans. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rennes and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Orleans. Buses run twice a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais 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 Rennes and Orleans. The distance is around 347km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Rennes to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Orleans

Transport options from Rennes to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€110($110)
hourly479km (297 miles)
Train via Angers St Laud3h 40m
€70($70)
twice daily395km (245 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 15m
€195($195)
hourly495km (307 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€28($28)
once daily439km (273 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€47($47)
on demand347km (215 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