How to travel from Annecy to Vézelay, France

The distance between Annecy and Vézelay is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Annecy to Vézelay by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Auxerre.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Vézelay by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Annecy and Vézelay is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (156 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Annecy and Vézelay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Annecy and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Vézelay. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Vézelay. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Auxerre. instead which will take 6h 50m.

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 Annecy and Vézelay. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Vézelay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Transport options from Annecy to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 50m
€34($34)
once daily490km (305 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€66($66)
on demand367km (228 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