How to travel from Vézelay to Alès, France

The distance between Vézelay and Alès is around 514km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vézelay to Alès by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville then Nîmes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance514km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Alès

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Alès by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 9h 15m. 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 €95 ($95).

The distance between Vézelay and Alès is around 514km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Vézelay and Alès by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Alès is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Alès. We recommend that you drive to Alès. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Alès. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare, Auxerre St Gervais, Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Alès. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Alès. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville then Nîmes and then to Ales. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Alès is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Alès. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Vézelay and Alès. The distance is around 514km (320 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 Vézelay to Alès is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Vézelay to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Alès

Transport options from Vézelay to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 15m
€55($55)
6 times a week653km (406 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€105($105)
once a week632km (393 miles)
Bus to Gares, train8h 45m
€90($90)
once a week525km (326 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€95($95)
on demand514km (320 miles)

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Airports near Alès

The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Alès
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Alès
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Alès