How to travel from Arles to Vézelay, France
The distance between Arles and Vézelay is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles 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 Vézelay → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane
Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Vézelay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arles to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 7hrs. 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 €100 ($100).
The distance between Arles and Vézelay is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Arles 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 Arles to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arles and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arles and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. 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 Arles and Vézelay. The distance is around 552km (343 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 Arles 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).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Vézelay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane + 4 similar | 5h 30m | €155($155) | 4 times a week | 910km (565 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 5h 45m | €260($260) | 4 times a week | 956km (594 miles) |
| Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, plane | 5h 50m | €220($220) | 4 times a week | 954km (593 miles) |
| Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, plane | 6h 10m | €220($220) | 4 times a week | 996km (619 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 50m | €200($200) | 4 times a week | 921km (572 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €105($105) | once a week | 592km (368 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu, bus | 7hrs | €82($82) | once a week | 593km (369 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €100($100) | on demand | 552km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arles and Vézelay
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Mobigo - Yonne
Airports near Vézelay
The following major airports near Vézelay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Vézelay
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Vézelay
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 192km (119 miles) from Vézelay