How to travel from Arcachon to Vézelay, France

The distance between Arcachon and Vézelay is around 696km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Arcachon 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Nevers then take the bus to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance746km (464 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Vézelay 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 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Arcachon and Vézelay is around 696km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Arcachon and Vézelay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Vézelay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Vézelay, 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 Arcachon and Vézelay. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Diderot and Sermizelles Vezelay. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Vézelay. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 6hrs, 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 Arcachon and Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 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 Arcachon and Vézelay. The distance is around 746km (464 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Vézelay is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Vézelay

Transport options from Arcachon to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5h 50m
€210($210)
4 times a week838km (521 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane6h 45m
€175($175)
4 times a week1,082km (673 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane7h 10m
€200($200)
4 times a week1,135km (705 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane and bus5h 50m
€225($225)
once a week1,129km (702 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 45m
€265($265)
once a week869km (540 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane and bus7h 10m
€245($245)
once a week1,002km (623 miles)
Train
6hrs
€135($135)
4 times a week821km (510 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
6h 45m
€125($125)
once a week696km (433 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus11h 5m
€62($62)
twice daily859km (534 miles)
Bus and Train12h 40m
€71($71)
once a week817km (508 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€135($135)
on demand746km (464 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