How to travel from Rouen to Orleans, France

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.

4 routes found

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 OrleansRouen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - La Défense Bus station and then to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)

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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Orleans

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Rouen to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Orleans

Transport options from Rouen to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€53($53)
hourly264km (164 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
€22($22)
once daily256km (159 miles)
Bus via EVREUX Gare SNCF4h 5m
€4($4)
twice daily221km (137 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€30($30)
on demand219km (136 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