How to travel from Saint-Malo to Orleans, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Orleans is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 OrleansSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Orleans Bus Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Orleans is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Saint-Malo and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Orleans is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Orleans. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Duroc, Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Austerlitz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Orleans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Saint-Malo and Orleans. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Blablabus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Breizgo en Ille-et-Vilaine and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Orleans. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Saint-Malo and Orleans. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Orleans

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€120($120)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train via Le Mans4h 5m
€100($100)
twice daily453km (282 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 5m
€210($210)
hourly572km (356 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€10($10)
4 times a week501km (311 miles)
Bus via Gare Routière8hrs
€28($28)
twice a week523km (325 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€56($56)
on demand415km (258 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