How to travel from Bayeux to Vézelay, France

The distance between Bayeux and Vézelay is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bayeux to Vézelay by car, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance484km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Vézelay by car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around €335 ($335) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Bayeux and Vézelay is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Bayeux and Vézelay by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €335 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bayeux and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bayeux and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars. 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 Bayeux and Vézelay. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Vézelay is to drive which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Vézelay

Transport options from Bayeux to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€345($345)
4 times a week1,273km (791 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 50m
€335($335)
once a week957km (595 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€87($87)
on demand484km (301 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