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How to get fromReading to Orléansby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Orléans by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train Ter
    5h 29m
    €194–358

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 17m
    €72–115

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Orléanscar car
    6h 47m
    €228–277

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    6h 21m
    €130–394

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Orléanscar car
    7h 41m
    €129–240

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 7m
    €110–329

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 9m
    €131–332

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LTN - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain train
    7h 21m
    €126–329

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane LHR - ORY
    3. Take the train from Juvisy to Les Aubrais Orleanstrain train
    6h 48m
    €94–354

  10. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane SOU - ORY
    3. Take the train from Juvisy to Les Aubrais Orleanstrain train
    6h 6m
    €115–416

Reading to Orléans by train and subway

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Orléans, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Orleans via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 17m.

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