How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Vézelay, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence 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 VézelaySaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille and then to Auxerre.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Vézelay.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance733km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Vézelay by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)

It takes around 11h 45m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Vézelay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport, Marseille, Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Vézelay. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) 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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay. The distance is around 733km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Vézelay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vézelay

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Vézelay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train + 5 similar
5h 35m
€195($195)
4 times a week929km (577 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
€180($180)
4 times a week965km (600 miles)
Fly to Basel (BSL), train and bus5h 20m
€180($180)
once a week826km (513 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 25m
€240($240)
once a week652km (405 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train and bus6h 35m
€395($395)
once a week923km (574 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), train and bus6h 40m
€175($175)
once a week710km (441 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€45($45)
once daily883km (549 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€130($130)
on demand733km (456 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