How to travel from Valence to Étretat, France

The distance between Valence and Étretat is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Valence 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Étretat.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance764km (475 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Étretat

There are several options for getting from Valence to Étretat by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Valence and Étretat is around 763km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)

It takes around 11h 35m to get from Valence and Étretat by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Étretat is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Étretat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Valence and Étretat. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Breaute Beuzeville. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valence and Étretat. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Étretat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Le Havre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Étretat. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence 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 10m.

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 Valence and Étretat. The distance is around 764km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Étretat is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Étretat

Transport options from Valence to Étretat
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
€180($180)
twice daily763km (474 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€310($310)
every 20 mins792km (492 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
€46($46)
twice daily798km (496 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€135($135)
on demand764km (475 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