How to travel from Vézelay to Orleans, France

The distance between Vézelay and Orleans is around 228km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Vézelay to Orleans 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 Orléans.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance228km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Orleans by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Vézelay and Orleans is around 228km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Vézelay and Orleans by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Orleans is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Orleans. We recommend that you drive to Orléans. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Orleans. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Orleans. 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 4h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 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 Orleans. We recommend that you take the bus to Paris and then to Orléans. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Orleans is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Orleans. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Orleans. The distance is around 228km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Orleans is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Transport options from Vézelay to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 50m
€34($34)
once daily346km (215 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€41($41)
on demand228km (141 miles)

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Airports near Orleans

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Orleans
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Orleans
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Orleans