How to travel from Vézelay to Caen, France
The distance between Vézelay and Caen is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Vézelay to Caen by car, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caen → Vézelay if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Caen (CFR).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€340($340)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Caen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Caen by car, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €340 ($340) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).
The distance between Vézelay and Caen is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Vézelay and Caen by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Caen is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €340 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vézelay and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Caen. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Caen. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Caen is to drive which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Caen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €340($340) | once a week | 1,240km (771 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 55m | €345($345) | once a week | 922km (573 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €81($81) | on demand | 452km (281 miles) |
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Airports near Caen
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Caen
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Caen
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Caen