How to travel from Lyon to Orange, France

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Orange.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance200km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Orange

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Lyon to Orange

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Orange

Transport options from Lyon to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
€120($120)
hourly202km (126 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
€16($16)
twice daily250km (155 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€27($27)
on demand200km (124 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