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.
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-Nazaire → Étretat if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière, Rennes then Redon and then to Gare SNCF.
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Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière and then to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to St Nazaire.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €215($215) | once daily | 702km (436 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 35m | €245($245) | 5 times a day | 1,307km (812 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | €46($46) | once daily | 429km (267 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 40m | €32($32) | 4 times a week | 478km (297 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €76($76) | on demand | 423km (263 miles) |
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Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Saint-Nazaire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.