How to travel from Metz to Vézelay, France

The distance between Metz and Vézelay is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Metz to Vézelay by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nancy then Dijon and then to Gare.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Metz to Vézelay by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Metz and Vézelay is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Metz and Vézelay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Metz and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Vézelay. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nancy, Dijon and Gare. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Mobigo - Côte d'Or run regular bus services between Metz and Vézelay. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the bus to Nancy then Dijon and then to Gare. instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Metz and Vézelay. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Vézelay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Metz to Vézelay

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Vézelay

Transport options from Metz to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 15m
€26($26)
once a week410km (255 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€69($69)
on demand381km (237 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