There are 5 ways to get from Melun to Orléans by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyontrain R
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain Ter
2h 21m€26–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melun to Montargisbus R
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 6
5h 36m€5Line 4504 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Gare d'Évry-Courcouronnes Centre to Porte d'Étampesbus 4504
- Take the bus from Arpajon to Orléansbus FlixBus N1152
4h 20m€8–14Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Melun to Orléans99.2 km
1h 56m€8–9Drive 101 km
- Drive from Melun to Orléanscar 101 km
1h 41m€16–23
Melun to Orléans by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melun to Orléans is to bus which costs €6 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Melun to Orléans is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €16 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Melun to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Trois Horloges and arriving at Orléans via Carré Trait d'Union, Gare d'Évry-Courcouronnes Centre and Arpajon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Melun to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Melun and arriving at Orleans via Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Melun and Orléans is 165 km. The road distance is 101 km.
The best way to get from Melun to Orléans without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €26 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Melun to Orléans, including transfers.
Melun to Orléans bus services, operated by Cœur d’Essonne / Transdev Cœur Essonne, depart from Gare d'Évry-Courcouronnes Centre station.
Melun to Orléans train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, depart from Melun station.
The best way to get from Melun to Orléans is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can line 4504 bus and bus, which costs €7 - €14 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Melun, France and Orléans, France?
You can take a bus from Gare de Melun to Orleans via Gare de Melun, Melun, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Paris Austerlitz in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trois Horloges to Orléans via Carré Trait d'Union, Gare d'Évry-Courcouronnes, Gare d'Évry-Courcouronnes Centre, Porte d'Étampes, and Arpajon in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs
Train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs
Bus from Gare d'Évry-Courcouronnes Centre to Porte d'Étampes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- Cœur d’Essonne / Transdev Cœur Essonne
- Navigo Liberté +
- €2
- Digital ticket
- €2
- On-Board/SMS
- €3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Melun to Orléans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Melun to Orléans bus services, operated by Cœur d’Essonne / Transdev Cœur Essonne, arrive at Porte d'Étampes station.
Melun to Orléans train services, operated by Transilien – SNCF Voyageurs, arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melun to Orléans is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Melun to Orléans.
There are 857+ hotels available in Orléans.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melun and Orléans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.