- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans
Major fine arts museum with strong collections of European painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Orléans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Orléans will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 12 buses that leave Brussels for Orléans on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 372 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
50326 · 50819
1608 · 3141
1430 · 52751
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
50338 · 5345
FlixBus · FlixBus
50332 · 51063
1430 · 52751Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Orléans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $311 Average price |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Orléans:
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Orléans costing on average $133 (€108).
A bus is $284 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Orléans costing on average $311 (€254).
Other travel options to Orléans take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Flight takes on average 7h 59m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:11AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h19 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Orléans buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:05 PM Brussels | 6h10 | 11:15 PM Orléans | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Brussels | 6h10 | 12:15 AM Orléans | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 6h05 | 8:00 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 0 transfersDirect | |
1608 · 3141 | 3:11 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 7h19 | 10:30 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1 transfer | |
50326 · 50819 | 6:40 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 6h55 | 1:35 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 8h05 | 3:45 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 1 transfer | |
1430 · 52751 | 8:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 6h50 | 2:55 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 7h40 | 6:45 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 8h00 | 7:40 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 7h05 | 6:45 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 1 transfer | |
50332 · 51063 | 2:20 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 6h45 | 9:05 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 7h55 | 11:05 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Brussels to Orléans run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Orléans — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Orléans trip today.
Major fine arts museum with strong collections of European painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
Museum on regional history and archaeology, covering Orléans from antiquity through the medieval and early modern periods.
Natural history museum focused on biodiversity, geology, and environmental issues, popular with families and science-minded visitors.
Orléans' main square, lively and central, best known for its Joan of Arc statue, shops, and frequent city events.
Large landscaped park and botanical garden south of the center, especially popular for flowers, family outings, and seasonal photography.
The Loire riverbanks are ideal for walking, cycling, and sunset views, with broad open scenery that is popular with locals and visitors.
A traditional quince jelly from Orléans, set firm and often sold in small round boxes. It is one of the city’s best-known historic sweets.
The city is famous for its historic vinegar-making tradition. Orléans vinegar, often wine-based and barrel-aged, is a classic local condiment and gourmet product.
A celebrated pastry from the Loiret area near Orléans, usually made with puff pastry and almond cream. It is a regional dessert with a crisp, rich texture.
An established fine-dining address offering polished French cooking with a classic, intimate setting.
A modern, well-regarded restaurant in Orléans known for refined French cuisine and an elegant atmosphere.
A respected Orléans restaurant serving seasonal French dishes in a warm, contemporary atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by French standards. Casual dining is reasonable, while central hotels and upscale meals cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafés is appreciated; 5-10% for very good restaurant service is optional. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou -> Gare d'Orléans
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