How to travel from Grasse to Vézelay, France

The distance between Grasse and Vézelay is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Grasse to Vézelay by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière and then to Auxerre.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then take the train to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance725km (450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Vézelay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Grasse and Vézelay is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (305 miles)

It takes around 12h 10m to get from Grasse and Vézelay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Vézelay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Grasse and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grasse and Vézelay. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble - Gare Routière, Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Zou! LER and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grasse and Vézelay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Grasse and Vézelay. The distance is around 725km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Vézelay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Vézelay

Transport options from Grasse to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 5 similar
5h 25m
€195($195)
4 times a week962km (598 miles)
Plane and Train5h 50m
€175($175)
4 times a week998km (620 miles)
Fly to Basel (BSL), train and bus5h 10m
€175($175)
once a week859km (534 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 15m
€235($235)
once a week685km (426 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train and bus6h 25m
€390($390)
once a week956km (594 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), train and bus6h 30m
€170($170)
once a week743km (462 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
€25($25)
4 times a week753km (468 miles)
Bus and Train
13hrs
€72($72)
once a week840km (522 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€130($130)
on demand725km (450 miles)

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Airlines

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