There are 5 ways to get from Orléans to Châteauroux by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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 Orleans to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
1h 35m€27–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Orléans to Châteauroux144.4 km
1h 57m€9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Orleans Av De Paris to Vierzon Villebus Autocar
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Intercités / ...
2h 22m€28–41Drive 142.8 km
- Drive from Orléans to Châteaurouxcar 142.8 km
1h 27m€27–39Train via Vierzon
- Take the train from Orleans to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Intercités / ...
1h 58m€28–43
Orléans to Châteauroux by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orléans to Châteauroux is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Orléans to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Orleans and arriving at Chateauroux. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Orléans and Châteauroux is 143 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Orléans to Châteauroux without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs €27 - €45.
The train from Orleans to Chateauroux takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Orléans to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Orleans station.
Orléans to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chateauroux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orléans to Châteauroux is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Orléans to Châteauroux.
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What companies run services between Orléans, France and Châteauroux, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Orleans to Chateauroux every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orleans to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orleans to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Orleans Av De Paris to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Orléans to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 234+ hotels available in Châteauroux.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Orléans and Châteauroux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.