How to travel from Vézelay to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Vézelay and Saint-Raphaël is around 683km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Vézelay to Saint-Raphaël 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 to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance683km (424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Saint-Raphaël by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Vézelay and Saint-Raphaël is around 683km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Vézelay and Saint-Raphaël by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Saint-Raphaël, 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare, Auxerre St Gervais, Lyon Perrache and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 20m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 683km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Saint-Raphaël is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Transport options from Vézelay to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane + 4 similar
6h 15m
€225($225)
once a week983km (611 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
€210($210)
once a week1,019km (633 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane6h 45m
€250($250)
once a week1,053km (654 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 35m
€285($285)
once a week704km (438 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train and plane7h 45m
€200($200)
once a week764km (474 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€48($48)
6 times a week824km (512 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 20m
€125($125)
once a week805km (500 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€125($125)
on demand683km (424 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël