How to travel from La Rochelle to Orange, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Orange is around 720km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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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Train to Poitiers, plane

Take the train to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Orange.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and then to Orange.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance761km (473 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Orange

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Orange by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between La Rochelle and Orange is around 720km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from La Rochelle and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Orange is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Orange. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Bercy and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Orange. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 La Rochelle and Orange. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre, Bordeaux Quai de Paludate and Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Orange. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Orange. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 La Rochelle and Orange. The distance is around 761km (473 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Orange

Transport options from La Rochelle to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Poitiers, plane + 4 similar
4h 35m
€320($320)
every 3 hours720km (448 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€140($140)
every 3 hours880km (547 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 40m
€170($170)
hourly863km (536 miles)
Train to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, plane5h 10m
€365($365)
hourly729km (453 miles)
Train to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, plane5h 20m
€150($150)
every 3 hours865km (538 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€180($180)
every 3 hours1,098km (683 miles)
Train via Bordeaux Saint-Jean8h 10m
€145($145)
hourly823km (511 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€15($15)
4 times a week826km (513 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€105($105)
on demand761km (473 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