- Must visit
Les Jardins d'Étretat
This dramatic garden combines contemporary art, topiary and viewpoints over the cliffs, making it both an outdoor gallery and a scenic visit.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£98
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 50 m
Trains on 19 Sept
24
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Étretat is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Étretat will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Paris to Étretat you need to make at least one change.
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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Paris to Étretat among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a flight costs an average of £240.
Distance: 182 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £240 Average Price | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration 14h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Étretat:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Étretat costing on average £33.
A coach is £209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Étretat costing on average £240.
Other travel options to Étretat take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 14h 38m.
The journey is about 42m faster (2h 48m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£33 vs £43). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Étretat trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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3105+![]() | 8:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 12:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3105+![]() | 8:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 13:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3105+![]() | 8:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 12:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3105+ 88051 | 8:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 2h46 | 11:26 Étretat, Normandie | 1 change | |
3109+![]() | 10:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 15:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3109+![]() | 10:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 14:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3109+![]() | 10:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 14:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3111+![]() | 11:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 15:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3111+![]() | 11:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 15:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3111+![]() | 11:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h31 | 15:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3113+![]() | 12:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 16:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3113+![]() | 12:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 16:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3113+![]() | 12:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 17:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3113+ 88053 | 12:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 2h46 | 15:26 Étretat, Normandie | 1 change | |
3115+![]() | 13:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 17:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3115+![]() | 13:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 18:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3115+![]() | 13:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 17:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3117+![]() | 14:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 19:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3117+![]() | 14:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 18:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3117+![]() | 14:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 18:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3119+![]() | 15:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 19:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3119+![]() | 15:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 20:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3119+![]() | 15:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 19:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3123+![]() | 16:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 20:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3123+![]() | 16:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 20:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3123+![]() | 16:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 21:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3123+ 88057 | 16:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 2h46 | 19:26 Étretat, Normandie | 1 change | |
3125+![]() | 17:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 21:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3125+![]() | 17:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 21:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3125+![]() | 17:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 22:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3125+ 88059 | 17:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 2h51 | 20:31 Étretat, Normandie | 1 change | |
3129+![]() | 18:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 22:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3129+![]() | 18:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 22:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3129+![]() | 18:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 23:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3131+![]() | 19:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h31 | 0:11 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3131+![]() | 19:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h51 | 23:31 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
3131+![]() | 19:40 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h11 | 23:51 Étretat, Place Maurice Guillard | 1 change | |
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Trains from Paris to Étretat run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 182 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 5:46 |
Last train 20:40 |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Étretat — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Étretat trip today.
This dramatic garden combines contemporary art, topiary and viewpoints over the cliffs, making it both an outdoor gallery and a scenic visit.
A private museum on Arsène Lupin and Maurice Leblanc, using staged rooms and stories to explore the writer’s Étretat home.
A small local museum inside a former fish market, presenting Étretat’s heritage, archaeology, fishing life and resort history.
The famous white chalk arch and needle seen from the seafront and cliff paths, central to Étretat’s coastal scenery.
The northern cliff and arch area with broad Channel views, popular walking paths and one of the town’s classic panoramas.
The pebble beach framed by cliffs, ideal for seascapes, promenade views and easy access to the town’s main natural sights.
Normandy mussels cooked with cream, cider, shallots and herbs. A coastal classic around Étretat, showcasing local shellfish and rich Norman dairy.
Fresh oysters from the Normandy coast, prized for their briny, mineral flavour. A staple seafood treat in this part of France.
Scallops from nearby waters, often simply seared or served in cream sauce. A seasonal regional speciality much loved in Normandy.
Popular crêperie serving galettes, crêpes and cider in a relaxed, central setting. Good for a casual Norman meal.
Established seafood restaurant near the seafront, known for fish, shellfish and classic Norman dishes in a traditional setting.
Refined dining room in Étretat focused on seafood and seasonal French cooking, with a more polished atmosphere than most local brasseries.
Étretat is moderate for Normandy: dining and hotels rise in peak season, while cafés and local buses remain fairly manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up a little is appreciated but not expected.
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Étretat Station -> Place Maurice-Guillard, Étretat
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Étretat by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Étretat, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Étretat trains use the Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Fécamp station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Étretat train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lazarus, Naked, Burger King, Class'Croute, Fred's, La Croissanterie, Maestro, PAUL, Picto, Starbucks
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 19:30, Sat: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are open daily from 05:00 to 01:15, located on the platform level facing Track 5.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Paris Opera, Grand Hotel Du Calvados, Austin's Saint Lazare Hotel.
Étretat, Normandie has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Available at Étretat, Normandie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Étretat, Normandie: Ramps, restrooms.
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