How to travel from Montpellier to Vézelay, France

The distance between Montpellier and Vézelay is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 VézelayMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Auxerre.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Dijon and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Montpellier and Vézelay is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Montpellier and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Vézelay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Montpellier and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) 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 5hrs.

Bus travel

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

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

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 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 Montpellier and Vézelay. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Vézelay

Transport options from Montpellier to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 2 similar
5h 10m
€120($120)
4 times a week833km (517 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
€225($225)
4 times a week878km (546 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5hrs
€185($185)
once a week906km (563 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€42($42)
once daily657km (408 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 40m
€105($105)
once a week634km (394 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand571km (355 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