How to travel from Grenoble to Vézelay, France

The distance between Grenoble and Vézelay is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 VézelayGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Auxerre.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Grenoble and Vézelay is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Grenoble and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble 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 Grenoble and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grenoble and Vézelay. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Vézelay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Vézelay. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Vézelay

Transport options from Grenoble to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 45m
€180($180)
4 times a week781km (485 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€25($25)
4 times a week455km (283 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 35m
€63($63)
once a week460km (286 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€69($69)
on demand383km (238 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