How to travel from Nice to Orange, France

The distance between Nice and Orange is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice 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 Avignon TGV.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Orange

There are several options for getting from Nice to Orange by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Nice and Orange is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Nice and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Orange is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Orange. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Nice and Orange. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Nice and Orange. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Orange. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon TGV. 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 Nice and Orange. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Nice to Orange

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Orange

Transport options from Nice to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€67($67)
hourly348km (216 miles)
Train via Marseille Saint-Charles4h 35m
€66($66)
hourly370km (230 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
€24($24)
4 times a week344km (214 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€37($37)
on demand272km (169 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