The distance between Valence and Vézelay is around 376km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Valence 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 → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.
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Take the bus to Auxerre.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.
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There are several options for getting from Valence to Vézelay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).
The distance between Valence and Vézelay is around 376km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Valence and Vézelay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Valence and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valence and Vézelay. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Auxerre and Sermizelles-Vézelay. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Vézelay. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valence and Vézelay. The distance is around 376km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Vézelay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 10m | €180($180) | 4 times a week | 763km (474 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | €32($32) | 6 times a week | 459km (285 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 20m | €60($60) | once a week | 435km (270 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €68($68) | on demand | 376km (233 miles) |
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The following major airports near Vézelay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.