How to travel from Brest to Vézelay, France
The distance between Brest and Vézelay is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Brest to Vézelay by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vézelay → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train
Fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€395($395)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Auxerre.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€56($56)
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Vézelay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brest to Vézelay by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 12h 50m. 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 €395 ($395).
The distance between Brest and Vézelay is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (386 miles)
It takes around 12h 50m to get from Brest and Vézelay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brest to Vézelay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €395 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Brest and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brest and Vézelay. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Vézelay. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Brest and Vézelay. The distance is around 773km (480 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Vézelay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 50m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Vézelay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 5 similar | 4h 60m | €395($395) | 4 times a week | 748km (465 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 10m | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 783km (486 miles) |
| Train to Quimper, plane | 6h 25m | €200($200) | 4 times a week | 836km (520 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 10m | €265($265) | 4 times a week | 846km (526 miles) |
| Fly to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE), train and bus | 6h 30m | €270($270) | once a week | 1,163km (722 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 40m | €170($170) | once a week | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Bus | 12h 50m | €56($56) | twice daily | 882km (548 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | €140($140) | on demand | 773km (480 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brest and Vézelay
Airlines
Transavia France
Chalair Aviation
Train operators
Bus companies
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