How to travel from Étretat to Caen, France

The distance between Étretat and Caen is around 114km (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 Étretat to Caen 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 CaenÉtretat if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gares and then to Caen: Gare Routière.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance114km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Caen

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Caen by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 2h 25m. 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 Étretat and Caen is around 114km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Étretat and Caen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Caen, 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 Étretat and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Caen. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Transport LIA, NOMAD CARS Seine-Maritime, NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Étretat and Caen. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 25m 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 Caen. We recommend that you take the bus to Gares and then to Caen: Gare Routière. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Caen. The distance is around 114km (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 Étretat to Caen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €2 ($2).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Caen

Transport options from Étretat to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
€2($2)
5 times a day119km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€21($21)
on demand114km (71 miles)

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Airports near Caen

The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen