The distance between Rouen and Orleans is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rouen 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.
👋 Also check out Orleans → Rouen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.
Take the bus to Paris - La Défense Bus station and then to Orléans.
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There are several options for getting from Rouen to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Rouen and Orleans is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Rouen and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Orleans is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Orleans. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Invalides and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
SNCF run train services between Rouen and Orleans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rouen and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - La Défense Bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Blablabus, FlixBus, NOMAD CARS Normandie TER, NOMAD CARS Eure and Rémi run regular bus services between Rouen and Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Orleans. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | €53($53) | hourly | 264km (164 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €22($22) | once daily | 256km (159 miles) |
Bus via EVREUX Gare SNCF | 4h 5m | €4($4) | twice daily | 221km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €30($30) | on demand | 219km (136 miles) |
NOMAD CARS Normandie TER
NOMAD CARS Eure
Rémi
The following major airports near Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.