How to travel from Carcassonne to Vézelay, France
The distance between Carcassonne and Vézelay is around 717km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€355($355)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Valence France and then to Auxerre.
- Duration10h 60m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€52($52)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Vézelay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).
The distance between Carcassonne and Vézelay is around 717km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (302 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Carcassonne and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Vézelay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Carcassonne and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carcassonne and Vézelay. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valence France, Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Vézelay. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) 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 Carcassonne and Vézelay. The distance is around 717km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Vézelay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 5h 25m | €355($355) | 4 times a week | 870km (541 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 6hrs | €200($200) | 4 times a week | 910km (565 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 6h 30m | €165($165) | 4 times a week | 985km (612 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
| Train to Perpignan, plane | 6h 50m | €325($325) | 4 times a week | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7hrs | €175($175) | once a week | 825km (512 miles) |
Bus | 10h 60m | €52($52) | 6 times a week | 805km (500 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €125($125) | once a week | 792km (492 miles) |
| Train to Beziers, bus | 11h 20m | €81($81) | once a week | 767km (477 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €130($130) | on demand | 717km (446 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carcassonne and Vézelay
Train operators
Airlines
Transavia France
Bus companies
Mobigo - Yonne
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