How to travel from Alès to Vézelay, France

The distance between Alès and Vézelay is around 516km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alès to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VézelayAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Auxerre.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nimes then Dijon and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance516km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Alès to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Alès and Vézelay is around 516km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Alès and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alès and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Vézelay. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse, Lyon Perrache, Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Vézelay. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 6h 35m.

The closest major airport to Vézelay is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 136km (84 miles) from Vézelay. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Alès and Vézelay. The distance is around 516km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Vézelay

Transport options from Alès to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 1 similar
6h 25m
€140($140)
4 times a week932km (579 miles)
Train and Plane6h 35m
€250($250)
4 times a week978km (608 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€48($48)
once daily649km (403 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€105($105)
once a week632km (393 miles)
Train to Clermont Ferrand, bus7h 60m
€90($90)
once a week524km (326 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€95($95)
on demand516km (320 miles)

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Airports near Vézelay

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Vézelay
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Vézelay
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Vézelay