How to travel from Vézelay to Le Mans, France

The distance between Vézelay and Le Mans is around 392km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Vézelay to Le Mans by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance392km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Le Mans by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Vézelay and Le Mans is around 392km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 272km (169 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Vézelay and Le Mans by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Le Mans. We recommend that you drive to Le Mans. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Le Mans. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Le Mans. 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 5h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Le Mans. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m 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 Le Mans. We recommend that you take the bus to Paris and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Le Mans is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Le Mans. The distance is around 392km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Le Mans is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Le Mans

Transport options from Vézelay to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 50m
€38($38)
once daily426km (265 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€71($71)
on demand392km (244 miles)

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Airports near Le Mans

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Le Mans