How to travel from Rochefort to Orleans, France

The distance between Rochefort and Orleans is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rochefort 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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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Orleans.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Plane and Train

Fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Poitiers (PIS) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Orleans.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €420($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Poitiers and then to Orléans.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Poitiers then take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance347km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).

The distance between Rochefort and Orleans is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Rochefort and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Orleans. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Rochefort and Orleans. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Poitiers. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Orleans. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Rochefort and Orleans. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).

How do I get from Rochefort to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Orleans

Transport options from Rochefort to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€89($89)
every 20 mins383km (238 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 25m
€420($420)
every 3 hours376km (234 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€225($225)
4 times a day706km (439 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 35m
€230($230)
every 4 hours861km (535 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€36($36)
4 times a week406km (253 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 55m
€40($40)
once daily363km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€47($47)
on demand347km (216 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