Orléans is well-served by two main train stations: Gare d'Orléans, located in the city center, and Gare des Aubrais - Orléans, situated about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) to the north. These stations are connected by a tram line, facilitating easy movement between them and into the city. The city also features a central bus station, acting as a hub for various bus companies.
Direct trains from Paris Austerlitz to Orléans typically take between 52 minutes and 1 hour 36 minutes, with some services as quick as 1 hour 2 minutes. Tickets for a one-way journey generally start from approximately $12-13 (€10-12). Most long-distance trains primarily serve the Gare des Aubrais, rather than the more central Gare d'Orléans.
Bus journeys from Paris to Orléans can take as little as 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours 2 minutes, depending on the service. Companies like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus offer routes with prices starting from as low as $4-9 (€3-8.65). Buses usually depart from stations like Paris Bercy Seine and arrive at Orléans' Avenue Georges Pompidou bus station.
Driving from Paris to Orléans generally takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, covering approximately 133 kilometers (83 miles). The most direct route is via the A10 motorway, though tolls of around 24 euros ($27) can apply. Car rental services are available in Orléans, with several companies operating pick-up points in the city center and at Orléans Fleury-les-Aubrais.
The closest major international airports are Paris-Orly (ORY) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). From Paris Orly, one can take a FlixBus directly to Orléans in about 1 hour 35 minutes, with tickets ranging from €13-28. Alternatively, from either Paris CDG or Orly, trains connect to Paris Austerlitz, from where direct trains to Orléans are available; the total journey from CDG can take around 2 hours 21 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, often involving a change in Paris. Tours St Symphorien Airport (TUF) is also a nearby option.
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