How to travel from Versailles to Orleans, France

The distance between Versailles and Orleans is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Versailles 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 OrleansVersailles if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
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Train

Take the train to Gare d'Austerlitz and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Versailles and Orleans is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Versailles and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Orleans is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Orleans. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Transilien and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Orleans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Versailles and Orleans. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Divison Leclerc. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Orleans. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Gare d'Austerlitz and then to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Versailles and Orleans. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

How do I get from Versailles to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Orleans

Transport options from Versailles to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 40m
€11($11)
6 times a week123km (76 miles)
Train
1h 40m
€28($28)
hourly141km (87 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€17($17)
on demand126km (78 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