How to travel from Poitiers to Étretat, France

The distance between Poitiers and Étretat is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poitiers to Étretat by 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 ÉtretatPoitiers if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus via Orléans

Take the bus to Orléans then Paris - Orly Airport and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance426km (265 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Étretat by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Poitiers and Étretat is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Poitiers and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Étretat is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Poitiers and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poitiers and Étretat. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Le Havre. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Étretat. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Étretat. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Poitiers and Étretat. The distance is around 426km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Poitiers to Étretat

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Étretat

Transport options from Poitiers to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 40m
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,075km (668 miles)
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar
9h 10m
€36($36)
twice a week593km (369 miles)
Bus9h 45m
€37($37)
every 20 mins592km (368 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€77($77)
on demand426km (265 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