How to travel from Caen to Orange, France

The distance between Caen and Orange is around 765km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Caen 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Orange.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Paris Saint-Lazare and then to Orange.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance890km (553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Orange

There are several options for getting from Caen to Orange by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Caen and Orange is around 765km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (426 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Caen and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Orange is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Orange. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Saint-Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Rémi en train and Swiss Railways run train services between Caen and Orange. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Caen and Orange. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Avignon - Le Pontet. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Orange. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Orange. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Orange. instead which will take 2h 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 Caen and Orange. The distance is around 890km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Caen to Orange

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Orange

Transport options from Caen to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€305($305)
every 3 hours765km (475 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€240($240)
hourly1,004km (624 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 30m
€145($145)
every 3 hours874km (543 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare5h 35m
€165($165)
twice daily874km (543 miles)
Train via Le Mans7h 10m
€165($165)
hourly987km (613 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
€42($42)
twice daily948km (589 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€120($120)
on demand890km (553 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