How to travel from Vézelay to Cannes, France

The distance between Vézelay and Cannes is around 662km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Vézelay to Cannes by bus, train, 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Cannes.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • 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 and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Cannes.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance714km (444 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Cannes

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Cannes by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Vézelay and Cannes is around 662km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Vézelay and Cannes by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Cannes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Cannes, 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 Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Cannes. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Cannes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare, Auxerre St Gervais and Lyon Perrache. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Cannes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 45m 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 Cannes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Cannes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Cannes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Cannes. The distance is around 714km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Cannes is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Cannes

Transport options from Vézelay to Cannes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly + 3 similar
5h 25m
€195($195)
once a week941km (584 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€180($180)
once a week977km (607 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 50m
€255($255)
once a week662km (411 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train and plane6h 60m
€170($170)
once a week721km (448 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€55($55)
6 times a week797km (495 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
7h 50m
€135($135)
once a week837km (520 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train7h 55m
€180($180)
once a week837km (520 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train12h 15m
€65($65)
once a week889km (552 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand714km (444 miles)

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Airports near Cannes

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Cannes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Cannes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Cannes