How to travel from Calais to Étretat, France

The distance between Calais and Étretat is around 271km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Calais 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 ÉtretatCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance271km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Calais to Étretat by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Calais and Étretat is around 271km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Calais and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Étretat is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Calais and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Calais and Étretat. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille and Le Havre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Étretat. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Étretat. We recommend that you take the bus to Lille and then to Le Havre. instead which will take 7h 15m.

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 Calais and Étretat. The distance is around 271km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Étretat

Transport options from Calais to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 15m
€31($31)
once daily467km (290 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€49($49)
on demand271km (169 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