How to travel from Rocamadour to Vézelay, France

The distance between Rocamadour and Vézelay is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rocamadour to Vézelay by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Rodez then fly from Rodez (RDZ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Brive La Gaillarde then Paris Austerlitz and then to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Nevers then take the bus to Gare SNCF.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance471km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rocamadour and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Rocamadour to Vézelay by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Rocamadour and Vézelay is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Rocamadour and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rocamadour to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Rocamadour and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rocamadour and Vézelay. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rocamadour to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rocamadour Padirac, Brive La Gaillarde, Paris Austerlitz, Gare de Bercy and Sermizelles Vezelay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rocamadour and Vézelay. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 60m, 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 Rocamadour and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rocamadour to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Rodez then fly from Rodez (RDZ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Rocamadour and Vézelay. The distance is around 471km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rocamadour to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rocamadour and Vézelay

Transport options from Rocamadour to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 30m
€260($260)
4 times a week848km (527 miles)
Train
7h 60m
€135($135)
twice daily772km (480 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
7h 20m
€90($90)
once a week570km (354 miles)
Train to Aurillac, bus8h 15m
€180($180)
once a week529km (329 miles)
Taxi and Bus10h 25m
€170($170)
twice daily750km (466 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€85($85)
on demand471km (293 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