How to travel from Carcassonne to Orange, France

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.

3 routes found

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 OrangeCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nîmes and then to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Avignon Centre then take the bus to Pourtoules - Orange.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance252km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Orange

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Orange

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Orange

Transport options from Carcassonne to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€54($54)
hourly282km (175 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 30m
€50($50)
every 4 hours286km (178 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€34($34)
on demand252km (156 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