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Coming to Orléans and discovering local transport options
Located in the centre of France, Orléans enjoys excellent accessibility. Thanks to its national and international connections, the town is easy to reach from Paris, Lyon, Brussels and other major European cities.
Find out more about how to get to Orléans, and the transport solutions available to get around once you're here.
Getting to Orléans from France and abroad
By train
Fast and direct from major cities, Orléans is very well served by the SNCF network.
From Paris Austerlitz, you can reach Orléans in just 1 hour. There are also regular services from Tours, Bourges, Nantes, Lyon, etc.
Orléans station is located in the city centre, very close to various event venues such as the conference centre and the CO'Met convention centre.
Les Aubrais station, 10 minutes away by tram, is used by mainline national trains.
By car
Orléans is at the crossroads of several major motorways:
- A10 (Paris - Bordeaux)
- A71 (Orléans - Clermont-Ferrand)
- A19 (connected to the A6 towards Lyon)
There are both public and private car parks in Orléans.
By plane
There are several airports nearby:
- Paris-Orly airport: 1h15 away by car or shuttle (link via Les Cars Air France or bus + train).
- Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport: accessible by RER + train, or private shuttle.
International connections are available from Tours, Nantes and Lyon airports.
Getting around Orléans easily
Orléans strives to offer mobility that is accessible to all, with trams and buses adapted for people with reduced mobility, thanks in particular to low floors and stations equipped with visual and audible information terminals.
The city also supports car-sharing, a practical and environmentally-friendly solution that reduces congestion and carbon footprints while making it easier to get around the city.
Trams: fast and practical
The TAO network serves the city efficiently:
2 modern tram lines (A and B) serve the main districts, stations and the city centre.
CO'Met is served by line A (stop: CO'Met).
Bus: an extensive network
More than 40 bus routes cover the whole of the city.
Easy connections with the tram and park-and-ride facilities.
The advantages of public transport in Orléans and the surrounding area:
- Accessible to all.
- High frequency of journeys, especially during rush hour.
- Affordable fares and attractive season tickets.
- Extensive coverage of the metropolitan area and surrounding communes, thanks in particular to the transport on demand service that complements the regular tram and bus lines.
Bicycles and scooters: soft mobility
- Self-service bicycle hire is available: Flexo-vélo.
- Electric scooter stations are available in the town centre.
- A network of safe cycle paths makes it easy to get around by bike and scooter.
Advantages of soft mobility in Orléans :
Orléans encourages environmentally-friendly travel:
- Reduced pollution and carbon footprint.
- Improved air quality and quality of life.
- Health and well-being through physical activity.
- Savings on transport costs.
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