How to travel from Étretat to Brest, France
The distance between Étretat and Brest is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Étretat to Brest 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 Brest → Étretat if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Gares then fly from Deauville (DOL) to Brest (BES).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then Rennes and then to Brest.
- Duration9h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€56($56)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Brest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Étretat to Brest by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Étretat and Brest is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)
It takes around 9h 60m to get from Étretat and Brest by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Étretat to Brest is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Brest, 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 Étretat and Brest. We recommend that you take the bus to Gares then fly from Deauville (DOL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Brest. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares, Caen: Gare Routière and Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.
NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Étretat and Brest. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Étretat to Brest. We recommend that you take the bus to Gares then fly from Deauville (DOL) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Étretat and Brest. The distance is around 487km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Brest is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Brest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | €155($155) | twice daily | 430km (267 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | €200($200) | once daily | 783km (486 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 4h 50m | €370($370) | once daily | 757km (470 miles) |
| Bus to Caen: Gare Routière, Fly | 6h 20m | €435($440) | 5 times a day | 1,486km (923 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 60m | €56($56) | twice daily | 614km (382 miles) |
| Bus via Dives sur Mer: Gare SNCF | 11h 35m | €51($51) | once a week | 620km (385 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | €88($88) | on demand | 487km (302 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Étretat and Brest
Airlines
TUI fly Belgium
Transavia France
Bus companies
NOMAD CARS Calvados
Train operators
Airports near Brest
The following major airports near Brest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Brest
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Brest
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 255km (159 miles) from Brest