How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Étretat, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Étretat is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Étretat by train, 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 ÉtretatSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance423km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Étretat by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Étretat is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Étretat by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Étretat is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Étretat. We recommend that you drive to Étretat. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Nazaire and Étretat. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF, Rennes, Caen and Le Havre: Gare Routière. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Lila Loire-Atlantique, SNCF Bus, FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Calvados run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Étretat. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 6h 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 Saint-Nazaire and Étretat. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Étretat is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Étretat

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Étretat

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 15m
€215($215)
once daily702km (436 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 45m
€245($245)
every 4 hours1,306km (812 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€47($47)
once daily428km (266 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 5m
€32($32)
once daily476km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€76($76)
on demand423km (263 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