How to travel from Le Mans to Étretat, France

The distance between Le Mans and Étretat is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

2 routes found

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

👋 Also check out ÉtretatLe Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen and then to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance228km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Étretat by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Le Mans and Étretat is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Le Mans and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Étretat is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Le Mans and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Le Mans and Étretat. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen and Le Havre: Gare Routière. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF Bus, NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Étretat. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Étretat. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen and then to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Le Mans and Étretat. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Le Mans to Étretat

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Étretat

Transport options from Le Mans to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 35m
€32($32)
6 times a week283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€41($41)
on demand228km (142 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