How to travel from Chamonix to Orange, France

The distance between Chamonix and Orange is around 342km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix 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.

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated bySNCF+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Avignon.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance342km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Orange

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Orange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Chamonix and Orange is around 342km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Chamonix and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Orange is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Orange. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Orange. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Chamonix and Orange. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble and Avignon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss PostAuto and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Orange. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Chamonix and Orange. The distance is around 342km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Orange

Transport options from Chamonix to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
€100($100)
hourly506km (314 miles)
Train via Annecy6h 20m
€75($75)
every 4 hours419km (260 miles)
Train via Annecy6h 30m
€72($72)
once a week419km (260 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
€19($19)
4 times a week408km (254 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€46($46)
on demand342km (213 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