How to travel from Besançon to Orange, France

The distance between Besançon and Orange is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Besançon to Orange by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OrangeBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Orange.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Avignon.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station then take the train to Orange.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance451km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Orange

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Orange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Besançon and Orange is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Besançon and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Orange is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Orange. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Orange. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Orange. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Avignon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Orange. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Orange. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Orange is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Orange. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Orange. The distance is around 451km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Orange

Transport options from Besançon to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
€65($65)
4 times a day434km (270 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€34($34)
every 20 mins505km (314 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 35m
€45($45)
once daily462km (287 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€81($81)
on demand451km (281 miles)

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Airports near Orange

The following major airports near Orange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Orange
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Orange
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Orange