How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Étretat, France
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Étretat by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Étretat → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
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.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Caen and then to Le Havre: Gare Routière.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€39($39)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Étretat by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Étretat is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 7h 30m.
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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat. The distance is around 477km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Étretat is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).
Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6hrs | €225($225) | once daily | 750km (466 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 1,354km (842 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 55m | €39($39) | 6 times a week | 531km (330 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | €86($86) | on demand | 477km (296 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Étretat
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
NOMAD CARS Calvados
Airports near Étretat
The following major airports near Étretat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Étretat
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Étretat
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Étretat