How to travel from Lyon to Orléans

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 €26.

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

A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Orléans costing on average €100.

A bus is €126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Orléans costing on average €153.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Orléans is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Orléans take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 50m.

Bus takes on average 6h 41m.

The distance from Lyon to Orléans is approximately 203 miles (328 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Orléans is:

• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 6 flights 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Orléans by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Orléans by train.
• Travel with Air France to go to Orléans by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Orléans with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 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, Barcelona. 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.