How to travel from Colmar to Étretat, France

The distance between Colmar and Étretat is around 729km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colmar to Étretat by bus, car, taxi, plane and train. 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 St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg then Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance738km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Étretat by bus, car, taxi, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Colmar and Étretat is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)

It takes around 10h 55m to get from Colmar and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Étretat is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Colmar and Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colmar and Étretat. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg, Paris and Le Havre. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Colmar and Étretat. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Étretat. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Colmar and Étretat. The distance is around 738km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Étretat

Transport options from Colmar to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 10m
€195($195)
twice daily729km (453 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane6h 40m
€330($330)
twice daily909km (565 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus6h 25m
€565($565)
every 4 hours1,130km (702 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 55m
€51($51)
4 times a day801km (498 miles)
Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle13h 15m
€51($51)
twice daily876km (544 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand738km (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