How to travel from La Rochelle to Étretat, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Étretat is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Étretat 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 ÉtretatLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance494km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Étretat

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Étretat by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).

The distance between La Rochelle and Étretat is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from La Rochelle and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Étretat is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between La Rochelle and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Étretat. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Le Havre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Étretat. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Étretat is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Étretat. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 La Rochelle and Étretat. The distance is around 494km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Étretat

Transport options from La Rochelle to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 20m
€240($240)
twice daily780km (485 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane7h 15m
€255($255)
twice daily993km (617 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
€34($34)
once daily709km (441 miles)
Bus via Tours11h 5m
€38($38)
twice a week728km (452 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€89($89)
on demand494km (307 miles)

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Airports near Étretat

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Étretat
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Étretat
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Étretat