How to travel from Marseille to Vézelay, France

The distance between Marseille and Vézelay is around 582km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille 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.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Auxerre.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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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 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance582km (362 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Marseille and Vézelay is around 582km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Marseille and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Vézelay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Marseille and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Vézelay. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Mobigo - Côte d'Or run regular bus services between Marseille and Vézelay. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Marseille and Vézelay. The distance is around 582km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Marseille to Vézelay

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Vézelay

Transport options from Marseille to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 2 similar
5hrs
€230($230)
4 times a week895km (556 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€230($230)
4 times a week938km (583 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 60m
€285($285)
once a week635km (395 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€30($30)
once daily676km (420 miles)
Bus via Dijon10h 10m
€33($33)
once a week652km (405 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 55m
€105($105)
once a week647km (402 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand582km (362 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