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Les Jardins d'Étretat
Contemporary sculpture and landscape garden on the cliffs with curated installations and sea views. It blends art, design, and Étretat’s scenery.
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Trains from Caen to Étretat run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 6:17 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Contemporary sculpture and landscape garden on the cliffs with curated installations and sea views. It blends art, design, and Étretat’s scenery.
Maurice Leblanc’s former house-museum explores Arsène Lupin through immersive displays. A top cultural stop for literature fans in Étretat.
Small local gallery presenting paintings inspired by the Norman coast. A useful stop for visitors seeking contemporary regional art.
Main pebble beach framed by famous chalk cliffs. It is the essential place for views, photography, and easy access to Étretat’s coastal walks.
Clifftop path west of town leading to Porte d'Aval and the Needle. It offers some of the best panoramas on the Normandy coast.
Formal artistic gardens overlooking the sea, famous for topiary and installations. One of Étretat’s most photogenic recent attractions.
Fresh Normandy oysters are prized on this coast for their briny, clean flavor and are a classic seaside treat near Étretat.
Moules marinières are mussels cooked with white wine, shallots, and butter, a beloved French coastal dish commonly served in Étretat.
Sole meunière is local sole lightly pan-fried in butter and lemon, showcasing the fresh fish landed along the Normandy coast.
Refined seafood restaurant with cliff views, known for elegant Norman dishes and a polished setting suited to a special meal.
Established Étretat address serving seafood and Norman classics in a traditional, comfortable dining room near the seafront.
Casual crêperie popular for galettes, crêpes, and cider, offering a relaxed stop for a simple regional meal in town.
Moderate for coastal France. Hotels rise in summer; dining is mid-priced, while local buses are affordable. Scenic location can make tourist-area meals cost more than inland towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafés is enough. Taxis are often rounded up to the next euro.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen 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 Caen to Étretat trains use the Gare de Caen to Fécamp station pair. Use this guide to compare Caen and Étretat train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Caen is 1 km from Caen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Caen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de la Gare, La Ficelle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Caen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Caen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Caen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Caen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Caen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol, Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare, Hotel de la Paix.
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