How to travel from Vézelay to Tours, France

The distance between Vézelay and Tours is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vézelay to Tours by train, 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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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gares then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance334km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Tours

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Vézelay and Tours is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Vézelay and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Tours is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vézelay and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vézelay to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Vézelay and Tours. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vézelay and Tours. We recommend that you drive to Tours. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Tours. The distance is around 334km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

How do I get from Vézelay to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Tours

Transport options from Vézelay to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
€83($83)
3 times a week451km (280 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€54($54)
once a week314km (195 miles)
Bus to Gares, Train4h 40m
€155($155)
once a week317km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€60($60)
on demand334km (207 miles)

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Airports near Tours

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Tours
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Tours
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Tours