How to travel from Caen to Étretat, France

The distance between Caen and Étretat is around 115km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Caen to Étretat by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière and then to Mairie et..

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance115km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Caen to Étretat by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Caen and Étretat is around 115km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Caen and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Étretat is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Caen and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Étretat. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Havre: Gare Routière. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus, Transport LIA and NOMAD CARS Seine-Maritime run regular bus services between Caen and Étretat. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Étretat. We recommend that you take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière and then to Mairie et.. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Caen and Étretat. The distance is around 115km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €2 ($2).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Étretat

Transport options from Caen to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 35m
€2($2)
every 4 hours119km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€21($21)
on demand115km (71 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