How to travel from Bordeaux to Orange, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Orange is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Orange by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nîmes Pont du Gard then Avignon Centre and then to Orange.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nîmes and then to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance583km (362 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Orange

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Orange by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).

The distance between Bordeaux and Orange is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Bordeaux and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Orange is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Orange. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nîmes and Avignon Centre. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Orange. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Bordeaux and Orange. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Orange. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Orange. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Orange. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Bordeaux and Orange. The distance is around 583km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Orange

Transport options from Bordeaux to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train + 1 similar
2h 60m
€325($325)
hourly530km (329 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€110($110)
every 3 hours665km (413 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€110($110)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
€3($3)
4 times a week638km (397 miles)
Bus to Avignon9hrs
€38($38)
once a week626km (389 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€79($79)
on demand583km (362 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