How to travel from Étretat to Le Mans, France

The distance between Étretat and Le Mans is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Étretat to Le Mans 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 Le MansÉtretat if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Le Mans.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Le Mans.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Le Mans

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Le Mans by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 5h 25m. 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 €45 ($45).

The distance between Étretat and Le Mans is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Étretat and Le Mans by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Le Mans. We recommend that you drive to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Le Mans. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

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

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Étretat and Le Mans. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 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 Le Mans. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Le Mans is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Le Mans. The distance is around 251km (156 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 Le Mans is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Le Mans

Transport options from Étretat to Le Mans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 25m
€32($32)
5 times a week286km (177 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€45($45)
on demand251km (156 miles)

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Airports near Le Mans

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Le Mans
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Le Mans
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Le Mans