The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Orleans is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Orleans.
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Orleans Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Orleans is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Orleans with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 45m.
SNCF run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Orleans. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Orleans. instead which will take 3h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Orleans. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Saint-Nazaire and Orleans. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 45m | €55($55) | 5 times a week | 373km (232 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 10m | €25($25) | twice daily | 406km (252 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €70($70) | on demand | 388km (241 miles) |
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The following major airports near Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.