How to travel from Carentan to Vézelay, France

The distance between Carentan and Vézelay is around 527km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Carentan 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 VézelayCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €485($485)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris and then to Auxerre.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance527km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Carentan and Vézelay is around 527km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Carentan and Vézelay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Vézelay. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Sermizelles Vezelay. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Vézelay. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Carentan and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars. instead which will take 7h 5m.

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 Carentan and Vézelay. The distance is around 527km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Vézelay is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Vézelay

Transport options from Carentan to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€78($78)
4 times a week540km (336 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare6h 15m
€170($170)
every 20 mins542km (337 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
7h 5m
€485($485)
once a week1,002km (622 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 50m
€49($49)
every 20 mins533km (331 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€95($95)
on demand527km (328 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