How to travel from Vézelay to Bayonne, France

The distance between Vézelay and Bayonne is around 853km (530 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Vézelay to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gares then take the train to Tours then take the bus to Bayonne Quai de Lesseps.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance864km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Vézelay and Bayonne is around 853km (530 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Vézelay and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vézelay and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vézelay to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sermizelles Vézelay, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Vézelay and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vézelay and Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 864km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Bayonne

Transport options from Vézelay to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly + 2 similar
4h 60m
€245($245)
once a week899km (559 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€210($210)
once a week952km (591 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 40m
€215($215)
once a week934km (580 miles)
Train
7hrs
€150($150)
once a week961km (597 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 50m
€155($155)
once a week853km (530 miles)
Bus to Gares, train13h 25m
€81($81)
once a week894km (556 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€155($155)
on demand864km (537 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne