How to travel from Caen to Orléans

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Compare bus and train for Caen to Orléans

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Orléans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $80.

Distance: 136 miles (219 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Caen to Orléans

Compare the available ways to get from Caen to Orléans, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Orléans is a bus with an average price of $48.

This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Orléans:

A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Orléans costing on average $80.

The fastest way to travel from Caen to Orléans is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Orléans take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Caen and Orléans including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Caen to Orléans among Omio's users.

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How to get from Caen to Orléans by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Caen to Orléans is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Caen to Orléans

Travel to Orléans easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Caen to Orléans.

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There are 2 options to travel between Caen and Orléans including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Caen to Orléans is a bus with an average price of $48.

This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Orléans:

A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Orléans costing on average $80.

The fastest way to travel from Caen to Orléans is by train with an average journey time of 3h 39m.

Other travel options to Orléans take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 46m.

The distance from Caen to Orléans is approximately 136 miles (219 km).
The average frequency per day from Caen to Orléans is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and Orléans as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Caen to Orléans:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in Les Aubrais.
  • Buses mostly depart from Caen, Gare Routière and arrive in Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Caen to Orléans, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Orléans by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Orléans by train.
Omio customers who travel from Caen to Orléans often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Toulouse, Tours, Chartres, Paris Orly Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Orléans and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Orléans to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Orléans, you can explore Place du Martroi with its statue of Joan of Arc, enjoy a Loire River Cruise, and visit the lively Orléans Market. For cycling enthusiasts, the Loire à Vélo route offers picturesque landscapes. Cultural experiences include performances at the Théâtre d'Orléans. Must-see sights are the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix, Maison de Jeanne d'Arc museum, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Parc Floral de la Source, and the historical Hôtel Groslot.
To explore Orléans and its main attractions, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient.

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