How to travel from Étretat to Rennes, France

The distance between Étretat and Rennes is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Étretat to Rennes 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 RennesÉtretat 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 Rennes (RNS).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Rennes.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Rennes

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Rennes by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Étretat and Rennes is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Étretat and Rennes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Rennes is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Rennes. We recommend that you drive to Rennes. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Rennes. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares and Caen: Gare Routière. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Étretat and Rennes. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 15m 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 Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Rennes (RNS). instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Rennes is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rennes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) 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 Rennes. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Rennes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Rennes

Transport options from Étretat to Rennes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 45m
€215($215)
once daily598km (371 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€37($37)
twice daily305km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€54($54)
on demand298km (185 miles)

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Airports near Rennes

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

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Rennes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Rennes
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Rennes