How to travel from Bayonne to Vézelay, France

The distance between Bayonne and Vézelay is around 863km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bayonne 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 VézelayBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vierzon then take the train to Nevers then take the bus to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance863km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Bayonne and Vézelay is around 863km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Bayonne and Vézelay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Vézelay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Vézelay. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Sermizelles Vezelay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayonne and Vézelay. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7hrs, 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 Bayonne and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Bayonne and Vézelay. The distance is around 863km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Vézelay is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Vézelay

Transport options from Bayonne to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 3 similar
4h 60m
€245($245)
4 times a week901km (560 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€205($205)
4 times a week953km (592 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
€220($220)
4 times a week1,042km (648 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 15m
€200($200)
once a week937km (582 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€155($155)
twice daily960km (596 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 27h 20m
€155($155)
4 times a week964km (599 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13hrs
€81($81)
once a week889km (552 miles)
Bus to Chalons, train17hrs
€125($125)
once a week1,294km (804 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€155($155)
on demand863km (537 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