Madrid to Orléans by train
Orléans lies 944 km (587 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Spain and France rail, over roughly 1,152 km (716 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Madrid | Orléans | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | France |
| Population | 3.3 million | 116,344 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Gare d'Orléans |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 45000–45980 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Orléans
Crossing from Spain into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Madrid to Orléans
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Staying in Orléans
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Common questions
How far is Orléans from Madrid?
944 km (587 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid; by road roughly 1,152 km (716 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Orléans by train?
About 5 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Orléans?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Orléans?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.