How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Vézelay, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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 VézelayMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Paris and then to Auxerre.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance551km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare de Lyon - Diderot and Sermizelles Vezelay. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay. The distance is around 551km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Vézelay is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Vézelay

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€120($120)
4 times a week673km (418 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 27h 40m
€85($85)
4 times a week590km (367 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 20m
€220($220)
4 times a week685km (426 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane7h 35m
€255($255)
4 times a week878km (546 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 40m
€195($195)
once a week1,026km (637 miles)
Train to Caen, plane and bus9h 35m
€360($360)
once a week1,137km (706 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 30m
€56($56)
twice daily662km (411 miles)
Train to Rennes, bus10h 45m
€180($180)
once a week721km (448 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€100($100)
on demand551km (342 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