The distance between Lyon and Orange is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon 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 → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Orange.
Take the bus to Avignon - Le Pontet.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Orange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Lyon and Orange is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Lyon and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Orange is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Orange. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Orange with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 15m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Orange. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Orange. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon - Le Pontet. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Orange. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Orange. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Lyon and Orange. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 15m | €120($120) | hourly | 202km (126 miles) |
Bus | 3h 25m | €16($16) | twice daily | 250km (155 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €27($27) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
The following major airports near Orange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.