There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Orléans by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3304 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain Ter
3h 45m€69–116Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Orléans247.4 km
4h 9m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Orléansbus FlixBus N781 / ...
5h 40m€26–45Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 12m€27–47Drive 247.2 km
- Drive from Caen to Orléanscar 247.2 km
3h 24m€39–57
Caen to Orléans by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Orléans is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Orléans is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Orléans via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Orleans via Saint-Lazare and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Caen and Orléans is 365 km. The road distance is 247.2 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Orléans without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Caen to Orléans, including transfers.
Caen to Orléans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Orléans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Orléans is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Orléans, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Orleans via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Orléans via Paris in around 5h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Caen to Orléans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Orléans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.
Caen to Orléans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Orléans is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Caen to Orléans.
Book your Caen to Orléans train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Caen to Orléans bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 857+ hotels available in Orléans.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Orléans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












