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.
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 Vézelay → Carentan if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Sermizelles Vezelay.
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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.
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Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris and then to Auxerre.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €78($78) | 4 times a week | 540km (336 miles) |
Train via Paris St Lazare | 6h 15m | €170($170) | every 20 mins | 542km (337 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 5m | €485($485) | once a week | 1,002km (622 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 50m | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 533km (331 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | €95($95) | on demand | 527km (328 miles) |
The following major airports near Vézelay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.