How to travel from Lyon to Étretat, France

The distance between Lyon and Étretat is around 661km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Étretat by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance661km (410 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Étretat by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Lyon and Étretat is around 661km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Lyon and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Étretat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Étretat. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Étretat. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Le Havre. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Étretat. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Étretat. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière and then to Mairie et.. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Lyon and Étretat. The distance is around 661km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Lyon to Étretat

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Étretat

Transport options from Lyon to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€160($160)
twice daily689km (428 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 5m
€290($290)
every 4 hours718km (446 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
€42($42)
4 times a day695km (432 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€120($120)
on demand661km (410 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