The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Vézelay is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Vézelay by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vézelay → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Sermizelles Vezelay.
Take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Nevers then take the bus to Gare SNCF.
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There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Vézelay by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 5h 45m. 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 €76 ($76).
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Vézelay is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Vézelay. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon - Diderot and Sermizelles Vezelay. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Vézelay. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 4h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Nevers then take the bus to Gare SNCF. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Vézelay. The distance is around 423km (263 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 7h 15m | €105($105) | 4 times a week | 720km (448 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 45m | €85($85) | once a week | 503km (312 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €76($76) | on demand | 423km (263 miles) |
Mobigo - Nièvre
The following major airports near Vézelay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.