How to travel from Nantes to Vézelay, France

The distance between Nantes and Vézelay is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nantes 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nevers then take the bus to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance550km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Nantes and Vézelay is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Nantes and Vézelay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Vézelay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Vézelay. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Sermizelles Vezelay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Vézelay. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Nantes and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Nantes and Vézelay. The distance is around 550km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Vézelay is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Vézelay

Transport options from Nantes to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
€215($215)
4 times a week638km (396 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
€230($230)
4 times a week747km (464 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 15m
€180($180)
once a week897km (557 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€110($110)
twice daily610km (379 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 25h 40m
€110($110)
4 times a week611km (380 miles)
Train and Bus
6hrs
€84($84)
once a week509km (316 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€100($100)
on demand550km (341 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