How to travel from Saint-Malo to Étretat, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Étretat is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Étretat by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÉtretatSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Étretat by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Étretat is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Saint-Malo and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Étretat is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Malo and Étretat. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes, Caen and Le Havre: Gare Routière. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus, Blablabus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Étretat. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Étretat. We recommend that you take the bus to Rennes then Caen and then to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 6h 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 Saint-Malo and Étretat. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 35m
€45($45)
once daily376km (234 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€51($51)
on demand283km (176 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