How to travel from Arcachon to Étretat, France

The distance between Arcachon and Étretat is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arcachon to Étretat by car, train, plane and bus. 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 Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Étretat by car, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €205 ($205) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Arcachon and Étretat is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Arcachon and Étretat by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Étretat is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €205 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Arcachon and Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Étretat is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Étretat. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) 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 Arcachon and Étretat. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Étretat is to drive which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Arcachon to Étretat

Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Étretat

Transport options from Arcachon to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 25m
€215($215)
once daily838km (521 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane6h 45m
€205($205)
once daily1,136km (706 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 40m
€285($285)
every 4 hours1,215km (755 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€135($135)
on demand739km (459 miles)

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Airports near Étretat

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Étretat
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Étretat
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Étretat