How to travel from Nantes to Étretat, France

The distance between Nantes and Étretat is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nantes 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.

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

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)

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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Étretat by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Nantes and Étretat is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Nantes and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Étretat is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nantes and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes and Étretat. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Caen and Le Havre: Gare Routière. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Nantes and Étretat. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Étretat. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 4h 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 Nantes and Étretat. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Nantes to Étretat

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Étretat

Transport options from Nantes to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
€220($220)
twice daily638km (397 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€235($235)
twice daily748km (465 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 15m
€275($275)
every 4 hours1,243km (772 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
€22($22)
once daily413km (256 miles)
Bus via Caen8h 30m
€22($22)
6 times a week419km (260 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€73($73)
on demand404km (251 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