How to travel from Vézelay to Avignon, France

The distance between Vézelay and Avignon is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Vézelay to Avignon by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF Tram and then to Avignon.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance496km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Avignon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Vézelay and Avignon is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (248 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Vézelay and Avignon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Avignon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Avignon. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Avignon. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF, Gare SNCF Tram and Avignon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Mobigo - Côte d'Or and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 5m 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 Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Avignon. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Avignon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Avignon

Transport options from Vézelay to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane + 3 similar
5h 20m
€235($235)
once a week950km (590 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane5h 30m
€185($185)
once a week882km (548 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€245($245)
once a week992km (616 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 50m
€310($310)
once a week688km (428 miles)
Bus
9h 5m
€32($32)
once a week565km (351 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€95($95)
once a week552km (343 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train6h 50m
€77($77)
once a week559km (347 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€89($89)
on demand496km (308 miles)

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Airports near Avignon

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Avignon
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Avignon
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Avignon