How to travel from Le Mans to Orange, France

The distance between Le Mans and Orange is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Le Mans 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.

👋 Also check out OrangeLe Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nîmes Pont du Gard.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Orange.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Avignon.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance774km (481 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Orange

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Orange by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Le Mans and Orange is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Le Mans and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Orange is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Orange. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Le Mans and Orange. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Le Mans and Orange. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Université, Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Orange. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Massy TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nîmes Pont du Gard. instead which will take 3h 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 Le Mans and Orange. The distance is around 774km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Le Mans to Orange

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Orange

Transport options from Le Mans to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
€160($160)
hourly906km (563 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV, plane4h 15m
€235($235)
hourly999km (621 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€145($145)
every 3 hours922km (573 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€175($175)
hourly905km (562 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€135($135)
hourly822km (511 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€47($47)
4 times a week854km (531 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€105($105)
on demand774km (481 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