How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Orange, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Orange is around 785km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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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Train to Nantes, plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard then Avignon Centre and then to Orange.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Avignon Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance935km (581 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Orange

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Orange by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Orange is around 785km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 647km (402 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Orange by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Orange is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Orange. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Orange. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard then Avignon Centre and then to Orange. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Orange. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Saint-Nazaire and Orange. The distance is around 935km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Orange is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Orange

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 4 similar
3h 30m
€155($155)
every 3 hours785km (488 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€150($150)
every 20 mins802km (498 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 40m
€165($165)
5 times a day866km (538 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 55m
€170($170)
every 20 mins992km (617 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane7h 40m
€295($295)
every 4 hours1,272km (790 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€180($180)
twice a week1,130km (702 miles)
Train via Saumur7h 20m
€180($180)
once a week1,161km (721 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 15m
€62($62)
once a week1,032km (641 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€170($170)
on demand935km (581 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