How to travel from Nice to Étretat, France
The distance between Nice and Étretat is around 932km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice to Étretat by bus, train, 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 → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€215($215)
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3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€66($66)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then take the train to Le Havre.
- Duration17h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€88($88)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Étretat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Étretat by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Nice and Étretat is around 932km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (533 miles)
It takes around 17h 5m to get from Nice and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Étretat is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nice and Étretat. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Étretat. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Le Havre. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 5m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Étretat. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Étretat. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 5h 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 Nice and Étretat. The distance is around 1,128km (701 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 5m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Étretat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 55m | €215($215) | twice daily | 932km (579 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 5h 15m | €180($180) | twice daily | 956km (594 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 986km (613 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 15m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 1,156km (718 miles) |
Bus | 17h 5m | €66($66) | 5 times a week | 1,227km (763 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 55m | €88($88) | 4 times a week | 1,266km (787 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | €200($200) | on demand | 1,128km (701 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.
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