How to travel from Chamonix to Étretat, France

The distance between Chamonix and Étretat is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix to Étretat by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Bus via Chambéry

Take the bus to Chambéry then Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)

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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance811km (504 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Étretat by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Chamonix and Étretat is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (405 miles)

It takes around 13h 45m to get from Chamonix and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Étretat is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Étretat. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Étretat. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Le Havre. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Étretat. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Étretat. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 7h 50m.

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 Chamonix and Étretat. The distance is around 811km (504 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 45m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Transport options from Chamonix to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
7h 50m
€290($290)
twice daily921km (572 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 25m
€180($180)
twice daily731km (454 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 45m
€205($205)
twice daily749km (465 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 30m
€160($160)
twice daily892km (554 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane8h 20m
€245($245)
twice daily1,022km (635 miles)
Bus via Chambéry + 1 similar
13h 15m
€46($46)
twice a week940km (584 miles)
Bus13h 45m
€51($51)
5 times a week890km (553 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€145($145)
on demand811km (504 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