How to travel from Étretat to Saint-Nazaire, France

The distance between Étretat and Saint-Nazaire is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Étretat to Saint-Nazaire by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-NazaireÉtretat 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) then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Nazaire.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance423km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Saint-Nazaire

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Saint-Nazaire by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Étretat and Saint-Nazaire is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Étretat and Saint-Nazaire by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Saint-Nazaire, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train 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 Saint-Nazaire. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Nazaire. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Saint-Nazaire. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Saint-Nazaire. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares, Caen: Gare Routière, Rennes and Redon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Lila Loire-Atlantique run regular bus services between Étretat and Saint-Nazaire. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs 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-Nazaire. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to St Nazaire. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Nazaire is Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Saint-Nazaire. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Saint-Nazaire is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Saint-Nazaire

Transport options from Étretat to Saint-Nazaire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 15m
€215($215)
once daily702km (436 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 35m
€245($245)
5 times a day1,307km (812 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€46($46)
once daily429km (267 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 40m
€32($32)
4 times a week478km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€76($76)
on demand423km (263 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Nazaire

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

SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Saint-Nazaire
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Saint-Nazaire