How to travel from Rennes to Étretat, France

The distance between Rennes and Étretat is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rennes to Étretat by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Étretat by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Rennes and Étretat is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Rennes and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Étretat is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rennes and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rennes and Étretat. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen and Le Havre: Gare Routière. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

SNCF Bus, FlixBus, Blablabus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Rennes and Étretat. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Étretat. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen and then to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Rennes and Étretat. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Étretat

Transport options from Rennes to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 25m
€37($37)
once daily305km (190 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 55m
€42($42)
twice daily396km (246 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€54($54)
on demand296km (184 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