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Clermont-FerrandOrléans

Clermont-Ferrand to Orléans by bus

Orléans lies 253 km (157 mi) north of Clermont-Ferrand, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 308 km (191 mi) of road.

Clermont-FerrandOrléans

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Clermont-FerrandOrléans
CountryFranceFrance
Population147,865116,344
Elevation406 m (1,332 ft)115 m (377 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Paris)UTC+2 (Europe/Paris)
Postal codes63000–63972 CEDEX 945000–45980 CEDEX 9

Where to book buses from Clermont-Ferrand to Orléans

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Common questions

How far is Orléans from Clermont-Ferrand?

253 km (157 mi) in a straight line, north of Clermont-Ferrand; by road roughly 308 km (191 mi).

How long does it take to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Orléans by bus?

About 4 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Clermont-Ferrand and Orléans?

No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.