How to travel from Besançon to Étretat, France

The distance between Besançon and Étretat is around 608km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Besançon to Étretat by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÉtretatBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance608km (378 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Étretat by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Besançon and Étretat is around 608km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 509km (316 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Besançon and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Étretat is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Besançon and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Étretat. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Le Havre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Besançon and Étretat. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 7h 45m.

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 Besançon and Étretat. The distance is around 608km (378 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

How do I get from Besançon to Étretat

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Étretat

Transport options from Besançon to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
7h 25m
€195($195)
twice daily920km (572 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 45m
€325($325)
4 times a day949km (590 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€39($39)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€110($110)
on demand608km (378 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