How to travel from Orange to Nancy, France

The distance between Orange and Nancy is around 603km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

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

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy then Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Nancy.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance603km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Orange to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Orange and Nancy is around 603km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Orange and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre, Avignon TGV, Marne-la-Vallée Chessy and Champagne-Ardenne TGV. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orange and Nancy. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Orange and Nancy. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac - le Pontet and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Orange and Nancy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Orange and Nancy. The distance is around 603km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Nancy

Transport options from Orange to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€240($240)
every 4 hours609km (379 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
€170($170)
hourly979km (608 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 50m
€110($110)
every 2 hours618km (384 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 55m
€160($160)
once daily852km (530 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€43($43)
5 times a week666km (414 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€81($81)
on demand603km (375 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

The following major airports near Nancy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy