How to travel from Vézelay to Montpellier, France

The distance between Vézelay and Montpellier is around 570km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Vézelay to Montpellier 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 and Plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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 Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Montpellier by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Vézelay and Montpellier is around 570km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Vézelay and Montpellier by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Montpellier. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Montpellier. 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 9h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Montpellier. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 10m 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 Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Montpellier. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Montpellier is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Transport options from Vézelay to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 15m
€230($230)
once a week877km (545 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly5h 15m
€120($120)
once a week832km (517 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€49($49)
6 times a week660km (410 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
€105($105)
once a week634km (394 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train6h 15m
€105($105)
once a week642km (399 miles)
Bus to Gares, train7h 55m
€65($65)
once a week606km (376 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand570km (354 miles)

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Airports near Montpellier

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Montpellier