The distance between Carcassonne and Orange is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 Orange → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nîmes and then to Avignon Centre.
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Avignon Centre then take the bus to Pourtoules - Orange.
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There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Orange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Carcassonne and Orange is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Orange is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Orange. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne 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 2h 45m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Orange. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Orange. We recommend that you drive to Orange. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Nîmes and then to Avignon Centre. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carcassonne and Orange. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | €54($54) | hourly | 282km (175 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 30m | €50($50) | every 4 hours | 286km (178 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €34($34) | on demand | 252km (156 miles) |
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The following major airports near Orange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.