How to travel from Metz to Orange, France

The distance between Metz and Orange is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Metz 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Orange.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €580($580)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Orange.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France and then to Orange.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance656km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Orange

There are several options for getting from Metz to Orange by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €580 ($580).

The distance between Metz and Orange is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 564km (350 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Metz and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Orange is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €580 ($580).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Orange. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Orange. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Metz and Orange. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valence France. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Metz and Orange. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Orange. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Orange. instead which will take 2h 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 Metz and Orange. The distance is around 656km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Orange

Transport options from Metz to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€580($580)
every 20 mins591km (367 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train3h 20m
€555($560)
5 times a day764km (475 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
€175($175)
3 times a week948km (589 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7hrs
€140($140)
5 times a day851km (529 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€51($51)
5 times a week684km (425 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€120($120)
on demand656km (408 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