How to travel from Vézelay to Calais, France

The distance between Vézelay and Calais is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Vézelay to Calais by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Train and Plane

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 Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Calais - City ??Hall.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Calais.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance512km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Calais

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Calais by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Vézelay and Calais is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (256 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Vézelay and Calais by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Calais is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Calais. We recommend that you drive to Calais. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Calais. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare, Auxerre St Gervais and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m 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 Calais. 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 Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Calais is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Calais. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Vézelay and Calais. The distance is around 512km (318 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 Calais is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

How do I get from Vézelay to Calais

Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Calais

Transport options from Vézelay to Calais
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
6h 30m
€360($360)
once a week1,027km (638 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€39($39)
once daily554km (344 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€90($90)
on demand512km (318 miles)

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Airports near Calais

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

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Calais
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Calais
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Calais