Rouen, Normandy to Orléans, Centre from $13: 5 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Rouen to Orléans: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$13 RideshareBest price

221 kmDistance

2h 29m Fastest

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Type	Mo 03/02	Tu 04/02	We 05/02	Th 06/02	Fr 07/02	Sa 08/02	Su 09/02
Bus	$11	$10	$13	$10	$13	$13	$16
Train	$35	$38	$35	$31	$21	$41	$41

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Rouen - Orléans operators

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Train

Contact phone

+33 1 84 94 36 35

Website

https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazare

Average Duration

1h 26m

Estimated price

€482-484

Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans

Average Duration

1h 10m

Estimated price

€485-486

Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Orléans via Paris

Average Duration

3h 36m

Estimated price

€45-480

Train from Paris Austerlitz to Fleury-les-Aubrais

Average Duration

57m

Estimated price

€0-0

Bus

Contact phone

+33 1 71 53 01 80

Website

https://www.blablacar.fr

Bus from Rouen - Rive gauche to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine

Average Duration

2h 30m

Estimated price

€13-485

Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Orléans

Average Duration

1h 30m

Estimated price

€487-488

Bus from Rouen - Rive gauche to Orléans via Paris

Average Duration

4h 32m

Estimated price

€22-38

Contact phone

+49 30 300 137 300

Website

https://www.flixbus.co.uk

Bus from Rouen to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine

Average Duration

2h 25m

Estimated price

€487-489

Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Orléans

Average Duration

1h 25m

Estimated price

€1010-1011

Rideshare

Contact phone

+3 318 576 2228

Website

https://www.blablacar.com

Rideshare from Rouen to Orléans

Average Duration

3h 6m

Estimated price

€12-13

Rouen to Orléans: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Rouen and Orléans offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

Average price

€32 - €55

Departure Point

Rouen Rive Droite station

Arrival Point

Orleans station

Departure Point

Rouen - Rive gauche station

Arrival Point

Orléans station

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Rouen and Orleans is approximately 181.9 km by road and 220.8 km by train or bus. The typical travel time by train is 3 hours and 34 minutes, while taking a combination of train and bus would take around 5 hours and 4 minutes. If you prefer driving, it would take approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes to travel from Orleans to Rouen by car. The travel time by bus from Rouen to Orleans is around 5 hours.

The most cost-effective option for traveling from Rouen to Orleans is to rideshare, which typically costs between €11 and €13. This mode of transportation takes approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes. If time efficiency is a priority, driving is the quickest option, taking around 2 hours and 29 minutes.

The train prices between Rouen and Orleans range from €36 to €67, depending on the class of travel and time of booking. On the other hand, the bus prices between Orleans and Rouen range from €16 to €29.

To get from Rouen to Orleans without using public transportation, you can consider carpooling services like BlaBlaCar. This allows you to share a ride with someone heading in the same direction. The driving distance between Rouen and Orleans is approximately 220.5 km, and it takes around 2 hours and 29 minutes to drive. The cost for this option ranges from €32 to €55, depending on the carpooling service and availability.

To travel from Rouen to Orléans without a car, the best option is to take a train. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes, and tickets can cost between €32 and €68. There are no direct bus routes between the two cities, but it is also possible to take a combination of train and bus, which would take around 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Yes, there is a way to travel directly from Rouen to Orleans by bus, although it requires a transfer in Paris. The journey takes approximately 5 hours, including transfers at Paris - Bercy Seine station. Bus services operated by FlixBus and Blablabus provide connections between Rouen and Orleans.

There are plenty of options for accommodation near Orleans. With over 521 hotels to choose from, there is something to suit every budget and preference. Prices start at a reasonable €31 per night.