There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Vézelay by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montbardtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from 1 Place De La Gare to Arret Des Carsbus 813
6h 30m€91–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Auxerrebus
- Take the bus from Auxerre St Gervais to Sermizelles Vezelaybus
9h 42m€45–72Drive 437 km
- Drive from Caen to Vézelaycar 437 km
4h 31m€82–119Train
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3340 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Sermizelles Vezelaytrain Ter
6h 44m€91–143
Caen to Vézelay by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Vézelay is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Vézelay is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Vézelay. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Champ de foire / RD951 via Paris, Auxerre St Gervais and Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Vézelay. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Sermizelles Vezelay via Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Caen and Vézelay is 521 km. The road distance is 437 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Vézelay without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €90 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Caen to Vézelay, including transfers.
Caen to Vézelay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Vézelay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Vézelay is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Vézelay, France?
You can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Champ de foire / RD951 via Paris, Auxerre, Auxerre St Gervais, and Gare in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caen to Champ de foire / RD951 via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Sermizelles Vezelay, and Gare in around 6h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montbard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Sermizelles Vezelay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Montbard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from 1 Place De La Gare to Arret Des Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Auxerre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Auxerre St Gervais to Sermizelles Vezelay
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Vézelay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.
Caen to Vézelay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Vézelay is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Caen to Vézelay.
There are 173+ hotels available in Vézelay.