How to travel from Étretat to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Étretat and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Étretat to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-CotentinÉtretat if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite then Caen and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Étretat and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Étretat and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Étretat and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Étretat to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Breaute Beuzeville, Rouen Rive Droite and Caen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF run train services between Étretat and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Étretat and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Étretat to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Gares and then to Caen: Gare Routière then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Étretat to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Étretat to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€63($63)
once daily379km (236 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 35m
€23($23)
5 times a day251km (156 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€43($43)
on demand237km (147 miles)

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Airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin