Étretat Day Trip from Paris

Étretat is about 200 km from Paris. Without a car, take the train to Le Havre and a bus; tours often combine the cliffs with Honfleur.

The line shows the train route to Le Havre and the road on to Étretat, approximately.

DistanceAbout 200 km
Train to Le HavreAbout 2 hours
Bus Le Havre–ÉtretatAbout 1 hour
By carAbout 2.5–3 hours

By train and bus

Trains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Le Havre in about 2 hours, via Rouen. Regional buses run from Le Havre to Étretat in about an hour. Check the return times, as the last bus can be early.

By car

The drive takes about 2.5 to 3 hours via the A13. Parking in Étretat fills up on summer weekends; arrive early.

Guided day trips

Coach and minivan tours from Paris usually combine Étretat with Honfleur, sometimes with Rouen. They take about 12 hours. See the Étretat map for the clifftop walks.

Plan Your Trip

🌊 Étretat & Honfleur toursDay trips from Paris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you do Étretat as a day trip from Paris?

Yes, but plan the bus connections from Le Havre carefully, or join a tour that combines Étretat and Honfleur.

Related Maps

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