There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Étretat by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Breaute Beuzevilletrain
6h 49m€114–303Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Le Havrebus 7712
9h 45m€38–61Drive 323 km
- Drive from Ostend to Étretatcar 323 km
4h 19m€62–89Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Le Havretrain Ter
9h 22m€86–140
Ostend to Étretat by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Étretat is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Étretat is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Étretat. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Mairie via Bruges and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Étretat. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Breaute Beuzeville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Ostend and Étretat is 650 km. The road distance is 323 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Étretat without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 49m and costs €110 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Ostend to Étretat, including transfers.
Ostend to Étretat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Étretat train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Étretat is to train via Paris which takes 6h 49m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Étretat, France?
You can take a train from Ostende to Le Grandval via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Breaute Beuzeville, and Gare Sncf in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Le Havre 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris St Lazare to Breaute Beuzeville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ostend to Étretat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Le Havre station.
Ostend to Étretat train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Étretat is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Ostend to Étretat.
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