How to travel from Vézelay to Nantes, France

The distance between Vézelay and Nantes is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vézelay to Nantes by bus, car, train 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 Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance550km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Nantes by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Vézelay and Nantes is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Vézelay and Nantes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Nantes. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare, Auxerre St Gervais, Paris and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 55m 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Nantes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Nantes

Transport options from Vézelay to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 60m
€220($220)
once a week638km (396 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane6h 25m
€240($240)
once a week747km (464 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 45m
€195($195)
once a week895km (556 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€48($48)
once daily607km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€100($100)
on demand550km (342 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes