How to travel from Orange to Nice, France

The distance between Orange and Nice is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orange to Nice 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 Nice-Ville.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Nice

There are several options for getting from Orange to Nice by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

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

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Orange and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Nice is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Nice. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre and Avignon TGV. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orange and Nice. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac - le Pontet. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

FlixBus and Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord run regular bus services between Orange and Nice. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 25m 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nice-Ville. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

How do I get from Orange to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Nice

Transport options from Orange to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€62($62)
hourly345km (215 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
€24($24)
4 times a week338km (210 miles)
Bus to Nice6h 10m
€5($5)
5 times a week353km (219 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€37($37)
on demand272km (169 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice