- Must visit
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.
Cheapest price
€166
Average price
€166
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
14 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
815 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Étretat is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Étretat will cost around €166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €166.
It's difficult to get from Marseille to Étretat without transferring at least 2 times.
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88051Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Étretat among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €192.
Distance: 506 miles (815 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€90 Average price | €215 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Étretat:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Étretat costing on average €90.
A bus is €157 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Étretat costing on average €215.
Other travel options to Étretat take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
The journey is about 3h 50m faster (5h 55m by train vs 9h 45m by car) and roughly €70 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€90 vs €160). 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 Marseille to Étretat trains for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:03 AM Marseille | 7h45 | 2:48 PM Étretat | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:03 AM Marseille | 8h38 | 4:41 PM Étretat | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Marseille to Étretat run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €68 but you can travel from only €40 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 506 miles (815 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 506 miles (815 km) |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €68 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 45m |
First train 5:54 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Étretat — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Étretat trip today.
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 Marseille 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 Marseille to Étretat trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Fécamp station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Étretat train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Marseille Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Marseille-Blancarde is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille-Blancarde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Banque, La Table de l'Ours
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Ticket office support is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille-Blancarde.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone, Ibis Marseille Timone, Hotel Azur.
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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