How to travel from Avignon to Vézelay, France
The distance between Avignon and Vézelay is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Avignon 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 → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€235($235)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Dijon and then to Gare.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€32($32)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Vézelay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Avignon to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Avignon and Vézelay is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (248 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Avignon and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Avignon and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avignon and Vézelay. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac, Dijon and Gare. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
FlixBus and Mobigo - Côte d'Or run regular bus services between Avignon and Vézelay. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon 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 5h 30m.
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 Avignon and Vézelay. The distance is around 498km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Vézelay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 3 similar | 5h 10m | €235($235) | 4 times a week | 950km (590 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €180($180) | 4 times a week | 882km (548 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 5h 35m | €235($235) | 4 times a week | 992km (617 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 5h 50m | €265($265) | 4 times a week | 964km (599 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | €32($32) | once a week | 557km (346 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 15m | €90($90) | once a week | 553km (344 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu, bus | 6h 40m | €77($77) | once a week | 559km (347 miles) |
| Train to Montelimar Gare Sncf, bus | 7h 30m | €51($51) | once a week | 556km (346 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €90($90) | on demand | 498km (309 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Avignon and Vézelay
Train operators
Airlines
Air Corsica
Bus companies
Mobigo - Yonne
Mobigo - Côte d'Or
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