The distance between Versailles and Vézelay is around 231km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Versailles to Vézelay by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vézelay → Versailles if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay.
Take the bus to Gare Montparnasse then take the train to Montbard then take the bus to Arrêt des Cars.
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There are several options for getting from Versailles to Vézelay by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Versailles and Vézelay is around 231km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Versailles and Vézelay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Versailles to Vézelay is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Vézelay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Vézelay. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Vézelay. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Défense, Gare de Lyon and Sermizelles Vezelay. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Versailles and Vézelay. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Versailles and Vézelay. We recommend that you drive to Vézelay. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Vézelay. We recommend that you take the train to Sermizelles Vezelay. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Versailles and Vézelay. The distance is around 231km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Vézelay is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | €40($40) | 4 times a week | 248km (154 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €54($54) | once a week | 299km (186 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 15m | €47($47) | twice daily | 349km (217 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €42($42) | on demand | 231km (143 miles) |
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The following major airports near Vézelay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.