How to travel from Lyon to Orléans

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Orléans

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Orléans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $556.

Distance: 203 miles (328 km)

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$59

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Cheapest

$130

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$556

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7h 53m

Average total duration

7h 23m

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4h 2m

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3h 32m

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4h 42m

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2h 42m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Lufthansa

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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Orléans

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Orléans is a bus with an average price of $59.

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

A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Orléans costing on average $130.

A bus is $498 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Orléans costing on average $556.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Orléans is by train with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Orléans take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 7h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Orléans including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Orléans among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Orléans

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5808 · 95919
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5808 · 95919
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7363
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6694+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860521
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6620+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860525
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5358+TER REMI860240
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5132 · 95919
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • Eurowings DiscoverLH4277+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4150
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4150+Eurowings Discover4Y625
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1050+Eurowings DiscoverLH4255
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon 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 Lyon to Orléans.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Orléans including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Orléans is a bus with an average price of $59.

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

A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Orléans costing on average $130.

A bus is $498 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Orléans costing on average $556.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Orléans is by train with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Orléans take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 7h 53m.

The distance from Lyon to Orléans is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Orléans is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Orléans:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare d'Orléans.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Orléans, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, British Airways, Helvetic Airways to go to Orléans by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Orléans by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Orléans by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Orléans:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon 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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