How to travel from Nimes to Étretat, France

The distance between Nimes and Étretat is around 897km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nimes to Étretat by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance910km (565 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Étretat by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Nimes and Étretat is around 897km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (451 miles)

It takes around 12h 35m to get from Nimes and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Étretat is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nimes and Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nimes and Étretat. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Le Havre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nimes and Étretat. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Nimes and Étretat. The distance is around 910km (565 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 35m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

How do I get from Nimes to Étretat

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Étretat

Transport options from Nimes to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 6 similar
5h 25m
€265($265)
once daily1,004km (624 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane5h 40m
€150($150)
twice daily897km (557 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 40m
€250($250)
once daily1,034km (642 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€240($240)
twice daily930km (578 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
€315($315)
once daily944km (586 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane and bus5h 55m
€290($290)
every 4 hours900km (559 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane and bus5h 55m
€205($205)
once daily1,028km (639 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
€51($51)
once daily942km (585 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand910km (565 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