How to travel from Nantes to Orléans

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nantes to Orléans

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Orléans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 $53, while a flight costs an average of $479.

Distance: 167 miles (270 km)

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Orléans is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Orléans costing on average $63 (€51).

A bus is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Orléans costing on average $169 (€138).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Orléans is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Orléans take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 37m.

Bus takes on average 5h 26m.

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

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from Nantes to Orléans

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4031 · 50819
    5:30 AM8h05
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    1:35 PMOrléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4031 · 50819
    5:30 AM8h05
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    1:35 PMOrléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7501
    10:30 AM1h05
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    11:35 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5300+TER REMI860208
    4:50 AM4h32
    Nantes station
    9:22 AMGare d'Orléans
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5306+TER REMI860224
    12:44 PM3h38
    Nantes station
    4:22 PMGare d'Orléans
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER860004
    9:12 AM3h09
    Nantes station
    12:21 PMGare d'Orléans
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 AM7h50
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    4:00 PMOrléans, Arrêt de tram Libération
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM6h15
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    4:25 PMOrléans, Arrêt de tram Libération
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:45 AM8h00
    Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    6:45 PMOrléans, Arrêt de tram Libération
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7503
    12:05 PM1h05
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    1:10 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7505
    2:20 PM1h05
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    3:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7507
    7:45 PM1h10
    Nantes Atlantique Airport
    8:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2521One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nantes 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 Nantes to Orléans.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nantes and Orléans including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Orléans is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Orléans costing on average $63 (€51).

A bus is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Orléans costing on average $169 (€138).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Orléans is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Orléans take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 37m.

Bus takes on average 5h 26m.

The distance from Nantes to Orléans is approximately 167 miles (270 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Orléans is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes 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 Nantes to Orléans:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Gare d'Orléans.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Orléans, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Orléans by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER REMI to go to Orléans by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Orléans with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes 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.

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