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How to get from Paris to Orléans

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FASTEST
1h 35min
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5€
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Distance
111 km
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Checked offer from Paris to Orléans: Bus, about 1h 35min, from €5. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 12, 2026): Blablacar Bus, FlixBus, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver; main departure point: Paris Peripheral BLVD.

Distance: 111 km. Data updated on .

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1h 35min – 1h 50min
5 – 8 €
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🚌 Departure from Paris
📍Departure is from a long-distance bus station or stop in Paris. The exact location varies by operator and timetable: check the address on your e-ticket and arrive a little before departure time.
🚇From central Paris, reach the departure point by metro, RER or city bus, depending on the address on your ticket. A taxi or ride-hailing car is also an option if you have luggage. Check your route on a transit app the day before.
⏰Several departures run during the day, with times that vary by day. Check the booking page to see the first departure, the last evening departure and the frequency.
💸 Transport from 5€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 1h 35min
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on November 12, 2026 for a departure on December 3, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
Blablacar Bus Bus Paris Peripheral BLVD €5 9
FlixBus Bus Paris Pershing €6 5
Internorte Transportes Rodoviarios Do Norte Bus Paris €35 1
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver Van / transfer €239 2
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Practical tips

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Compare before you book

Check the table on this page before buying: the bus is often the cheapest, but the train may be worth it depending on the date. Compare price and journey time together, never one without the other.

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Check the exact departure stop

In Paris, bus departure points can vary by operator. Read the address on your e-ticket carefully and locate it on a map the day before so you don't end up at the wrong place.

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Book early for the best fare

The lowest fares sell out first, especially on Friday evenings and before holidays. Booking ahead keeps you from paying top price and secures a seat on the departure you want.

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Note the last departure of the day

If you're making a round trip, note the last bus time for the return when you book. Allow a margin so you don't miss your onward local transport or your train connection.

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Check the arrival stop

Before leaving, check where the bus drops you in Orléans and how to reach your final destination from that stop. Keep your ticket on your phone, charged and available offline.

The journey experience

Looking to get from Paris to Orléans without a car and unsure whether to take the bus, train or plane? Over a distance of roughly 130 km, the choice mostly comes down to budget and simplicity. This page shows durations and price ranges side by side so you can compare at a glance without wasting time.

The long-distance bus is the verified option on this route. It spares you complicated transfers, lets you store luggage in the hold and sends you an e-ticket as soon as you book. It is the logical choice when price matters most, especially if you book ahead. If saving time matters more to you, compare other modes for your travel date. The plane only makes sense for Corsica or very long journeys, not for such a short distance.

Before paying, check your ticket for the exact departure and arrival stops, and for the last departure of the day. Arrive a little early to avoid stress. Book early to get the best fares, as they vary with the date and demand. That way you know where you leave from, where you arrive and what you pay.

Frequently asked questions — Paris → Orléans

Why visit Orléans?

  • ✓ Admire Sainte-Croix Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece whose towers overlook the Loire
  • ✓ Follow in Joan of Arc's footsteps at the Maison de Jeanne d'Arc and Place du Martroi
  • ✓ Stroll along Rue de Bourgogne and the Carmes district for cafés, restaurants and shops
  • ✓ Picnic or wander through the Parc Floral de la Source and the Jardin des Plantes
  • ✓ Cycle along the Loire on the Loire à Vélo route or board a traditional gabare boat
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Recommended stay
1 to 2 nights — compact historic centre, also ideal as a base for nearby Loire châteaux

When to visit Orléans?

TEMPERATE OCEANIC CLIMATE

May to September — mild to warm temperatures, long days and the Joan of Arc Festivals in early May

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In Orléans — Plan your stay
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What to do in Orléans?

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Orléans Holy Cross Cathedral
A Gothic masterpiece rebuilt after the Wars of Religion, with stained glass windows devoted to Joan of Arc. Free entry, open all day. See the façade in late-afternoon light, then enjoy a break on the square in front, Place Sainte-Croix.
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Joan of Arc House
A reconstruction of the house where Joan stayed in 1429, with an exhibition and a film on the siege of Orléans. Allow one hour and about 4€ for entry. Closed on Mondays: check opening times before you go, especially off-season.
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Place du Martroi and Rue Royale
The historic heart of the city, with the equestrian statue of Joan of Arc and the 18th-century Rue Royale. Free and accessible at all times. Come in the evening when the café terraces fill up, and have a drink before heading on to the Loire.
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Orléans Fine Arts Museum
One of France's richest provincial museums, with Velázquez, Correggio, Gauguin and a fine pastel collection. Allow 1h30 and about 5€. Closed Mondays. Free-entry days sometimes apply on set dates, so check beforehand.
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Cycling the Loire à Vélo Route
Orléans is a stop on the Loire à Vélo cycling route running along the river. Rent a bike from 15€ a day and ride toward Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin or Combleux. Set out in the morning and bring water: shade is scarce on the banks.
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Parc Floral de la Source
About 35 hectares of gardens, where you can see the source of the Loiret, flower beds and, in season, a butterfly area. Entry from around 7€. Best from spring to autumn, with superb bulbs in spring. Check opening days off-season.
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Loire Wine Tasting
Orléans and Orléans-Cléry wines can be tasted at wine shops in the city centre or at nearby growers. A tasting often costs 5 to 15€. Pair it with Selles-sur-Cher goat cheese or cotignac, a local quince specialty.
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Loire Quays at Sunset
Little visited by tourists, Quai du Châtelet offers open views over the river, the George V bridge and the sandbanks. Free. Arrive 30 minutes before sunset and finish with dinner at a riverside guinguette or restaurant nearby.

How long to visit Orléans?

1 to 2 days

Plan 1 to 2 days: one day covers the historic centre (Sainte-Croix Cathedral, Joan of Arc House, Place du Martroi, Loire quays). With a second day, add the Parc Floral de la Source, a bike ride along the Loire or a trip to nearby châteaux (Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Blois). Orléans is about 1 hour from Paris by train: ideal as a stopover between Paris and the Loire Valley, and the Joan of Arc Festival in early May is a great time to visit.

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