How to travel from Perpignan to Vézelay, France

The distance between Perpignan and Vézelay is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Perpignan to Vézelay by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VézelayPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Auxerre.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance721km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Vézelay by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Perpignan and Vézelay is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Perpignan and Vézelay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Vézelay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Perpignan and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perpignan and Vézelay. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Vézelay. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Perpignan and Vézelay. The distance is around 721km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Vézelay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Perpignan to Vézelay

Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Vézelay

Transport options from Perpignan to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 10m
€305($305)
4 times a week911km (566 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane6h 30m
€165($165)
4 times a week990km (615 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
€270($270)
4 times a week1,036km (644 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€40($40)
once daily801km (498 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand721km (448 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