How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Vézelay, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay is around 572km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€215($215)
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3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Sermizelles-Vézelay.
- Duration6hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€205($205)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes and then to Nevers then take the bus to Gare SNCF.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay is around 572km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Vézelay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay. The distance is around 606km (377 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Vézelay is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Vézelay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 35m | €215($215) | 4 times a week | 701km (436 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 45m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 810km (503 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | €265($265) | once a week | 960km (597 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane and bus | 7h 15m | €265($265) | once a week | 1,065km (661 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €205($205) | twice daily | 674km (419 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | €95($95) | once a week | 572km (356 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, bus | 9h 40m | €57($57) | every 20 mins | 671km (417 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | €110($110) | on demand | 606km (377 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.
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