How to travel from Étretat to Nantes, France

The distance between Étretat and Nantes is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Étretat to Nantes by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NantesÉtretat if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)

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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Nantes by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Étretat and Nantes is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Étretat and Nantes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Nantes is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Nantes. We recommend that you drive to Nantes. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Nantes. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares, Caen: Gare Routière and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Étretat and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Nantes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Nantes

Transport options from Étretat to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 35m
€225($225)
once daily638km (397 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 55m
€275($275)
5 times a day1,243km (772 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6hrs
€240($240)
once daily748km (465 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€22($22)
once daily415km (258 miles)
Bus via Dives sur Mer: Gare SNCF8h 25m
€22($22)
once a week424km (263 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€73($73)
on demand404km (251 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes