Étretat and Honfleur from Paris: Which Day Trip?

For most people, a small-group or private trip that adds Rouen is worth the price: the day lasts 13 hours, much of it on the road, so comfort matters. The small group costs about $446 (2 to 7 people), the private trip about $396, and the coach that only does Étretat and Honfleur about $235. Prices were seen in October 2026 and vary by date. This page contains affiliate links: if you book, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See also our day trips from Paris and Giverny from Paris.

The comparison at a glance

Tour	Duration	Price "from"	What is included	Best for
Small group: Rouen, Honfleur, Étretat	About 13 h	About $446 (4.9 from 11 reviews)	Minivan for 2 to 7 people, guide, hotel pickup, calvados tasting	Comfortable small group	See
Private guided tour: Étretat, Honfleur, Rouen	About 13 h	$399 to $456	Private group, pickup	Family, free pace	See
Private day: Rouen, Étretat, Honfleur	About 11 to 13 h	About $396 (5.0 from 11 reviews)	Private car and guide, free cancellation 24 h before	Couple or small group	See
Coach: Étretat and Honfleur	About 13 h	About $235	Coach, bilingual guide, coffee at departure	Tight budget, no Rouen	See

Small group

This minivan takes 2 to 7 people. It has about one guided hour in Honfleur plus one free hour, 1.5 hours in Étretat and a tasting at a calvados distillery. It is rated 4.9 out of 5, but from only 11 reviews.

Private guided tour

This private tour lasts 13 hours and starts between $399 and $456 depending on the page. We did not find a rating for this exact listing.

Private day

This private day is rated 5.0 from 11 reviews (other pages show 4.8 from 18), around $396. A typical itinerary has about 2 hours in Rouen, 3 hours in Étretat and 1.5 hours in Honfleur, with about 6 hours on the road. Check whether the price is per person or per group.

Coach to Étretat and Honfleur

This coach leaves at 7 am from the Arc de Triomphe and returns around 8 pm. It has about 3 hours in Étretat (cliffs, Clos Lupin) and 2 to 3 hours in Honfleur. Price seen: about $235, other pages show less. Rouen is not included.

Doing it on your own

Rouen: the TER from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite takes about 1 h 15 at the fastest (TER Normandie).
Étretat: train from Saint-Lazare to Bréauté-Beuzeville, then Nomad bus 504. From April to November a combined "Étretat-Normandie" ticket exists, from about €18.90, for a journey of about 2 h 52 (Normandie Tourisme).
Honfleur: we did not verify a direct connection; check Nomad before leaving.
For Mont-Saint-Michel, see our Normandy guide.

What is not included and the pitfalls

A lot of driving: about 6 hours in total for three towns.
Meals: generally not included.
Weather: wind and rain on the cliffs; bring shoes and a warm jacket.
Price: check whether the rate is per person or for the group.

Which tour to choose?

Three towns without stress: the small group.
Couple or family: the private trip.
Tight budget: the coach, without Rouen.
More time on site: sleep in Honfleur or Rouen and take the train.

Frequently asked questions

Which Étretat and Honfleur day trip should I choose from Paris?

For most people, a small group or private trip that adds Rouen (about $396 to $446). The coach to Étretat and Honfleur (about $235) suits a tight budget.

How much is the Étretat, Honfleur and Rouen trip?

From $235 (coach, without Rouen) to $446 (small group) depending on the tour (seen in October 2026, depends on date). Check whether the price is per person or per group.

Can I go on my own by train?

Rouen: TER from Paris Saint-Lazare, about 1 h 15. Étretat: train to Bréauté-Beuzeville then Nomad bus 504 (about 2 h 52, combined ticket from about €18.90 from April to November). Honfleur: connection not verified.

How long is spent on the road?

About 6 hours in total for the Rouen, Étretat and Honfleur route; the day lasts about 13 hours.