How to travel from Vézelay to Megeve, France

The distance between Vézelay and Megeve is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vézelay to Megeve 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 MegeveVézelay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Gare SNCF Tram

Take the bus to Gare SNCF Tram and then to Chamonix.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville, Lausanne then Annemasse and then to Sallanches-Combloux-Megève.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Megève.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Megeve

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Megeve by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Vézelay and Megeve is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Vézelay and Megeve by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Megeve is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Megeve. We recommend that you drive to Megève. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Megeve. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare, Auxerre St Gervais and Grenoble - Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Blablabus, Swiss PostAuto, Mobigo - Côte d'Or and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Megeve. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 40m 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 Megeve. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville, Lausanne then Annemasse and then to Sallanches-Combloux-Megève. instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Megeve. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Megeve is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Vézelay to Megeve

Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Megeve

Transport options from Vézelay to Megeve
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Gare SNCF Tram + 1 similar
7h 40m
€31($31)
once a week518km (322 miles)
Bus8h 40m
€40($40)
twice a week575km (358 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€145($145)
once a week474km (294 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train8h 15m
€175($175)
once a week566km (351 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€74($74)
on demand409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Megeve

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Megeve
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Megeve
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Megeve