The distance between Vézelay and Clermont-Ferrand is around 268km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Vézelay to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Clermont-Ferrand → Vézelay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Gares then Moulins and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Take the bus to Gares then take the train to Clermont Ferrand.
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There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).
The distance between Vézelay and Clermont-Ferrand is around 268km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Vézelay and Clermont-Ferrand by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you drive to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sncf, Gares and Moulins. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Mobigo - Nièvre, FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Vézelay and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Gares then take the train to Clermont Ferrand. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Clermont-Ferrand is Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Vézelay and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 268km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 55m | €44($44) | once a week | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 50m | €50($50) | once a week | 271km (168 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €48($48) | on demand | 268km (166 miles) |
Mobigo - Nièvre
Swiss PostAuto
The following major airports near Clermont-Ferrand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.