How to travel from Nimes to Vézelay, France
The distance between Nimes and Vézelay is around 522km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nimes 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 Vézelay → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane
Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Auxerre.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€39($39)
+ 1 othersTrain and Bus
Take the train to Dijon and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.
- Duration5h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Vézelay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Nimes and Vézelay is around 522km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Nimes and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nimes and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nimes and Vézelay. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes 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 7h 45m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Vézelay. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Nimes and Vézelay. The distance is around 522km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Vézelay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane + 3 similar | 5h 45m | €185($185) | 4 times a week | 914km (568 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane | 5h 50m | €130($130) | 4 times a week | 884km (549 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 6hrs | €245($245) | 4 times a week | 1,033km (642 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €240($240) | 4 times a week | 930km (578 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | €39($39) | once daily | 603km (375 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 5m | €95($95) | once a week | 584km (363 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | €95($95) | on demand | 522km (324 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nimes and Vézelay
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Mobigo - Yonne
Airports near Vézelay
The following major airports near Vézelay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Vézelay
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Vézelay
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 192km (119 miles) from Vézelay