How to travel from Quimper to Vézelay, France

The distance between Quimper and Vézelay is around 735km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Quimper 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Auxerre.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance743km (462 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Vézelay by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Quimper and Vézelay is around 735km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 590km (366 miles)

It takes around 11h 5m to get from Quimper and Vézelay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Vézelay is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Quimper and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Quimper and Vézelay. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Vézelay. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Quimper and Vézelay. The distance is around 743km (462 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Vézelay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 5m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Vézelay

Transport options from Quimper to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
5hrs
€150($150)
4 times a week735km (457 miles)
Train to Brest, plane6h 25m
€235($235)
4 times a week849km (528 miles)
Train and Plane6h 35m
€200($200)
4 times a week884km (549 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane7hrs
€250($250)
4 times a week841km (523 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 55m
€325($325)
once a week1,242km (772 miles)
Bus
11h 5m
€51($51)
every 20 mins781km (485 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€135($135)
on demand743km (462 miles)

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Airlines

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