How to travel from Étretat to Saint-Malo, France

The distance between Étretat and Saint-Malo is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Étretat to Saint-Malo by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Malo.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Saint-Malo

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Saint-Malo by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Étretat and Saint-Malo is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Étretat and Saint-Malo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Saint-Malo is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Saint-Malo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Saint-Malo. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Malo. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Saint-Malo. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Saint-Malo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares, Caen: Gare Routière and Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Étretat and Saint-Malo. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m 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 Saint-Malo. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then Rennes and then to Saint-Malo. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Malo is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Saint-Malo. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) 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 Saint-Malo. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Saint-Malo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Transport options from Étretat to Saint-Malo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 20m
€45($45)
once daily376km (234 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€51($51)
on demand283km (176 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Malo

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

RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Saint-Malo
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Saint-Malo
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
168km (105 miles) from Saint-Malo