Why visit Yvetot?
What to do in Yvetot and how to get there without a car? Here is the essential guide, as seen by drivers who make the trip every week.
Yvetot, in the heart of the Pays de Caux, is known for its circular church and its immense wall of stained glass. It is a natural stopover between Rouen, Fécamp, and the Alabaster Coast.
Located in Seine-Maritime, about 165 km from Paris and 35 km from Rouen, Yvetot is perfect for both a day trip and a weekend getaway. The town is easy to explore once you are there: it is the outward journey and the return trip in the evening that require some planning.
Must-sees in Yvetot
- 1. Saint-Pierre church and its stained glass
- 2. The Pays de Caux
- 3. The weekly market
The best time to visit: All year round.
A day in Yvetot, hour by hour
| 9:00 AM | Pick-up at your address in a private car, coffee on board, scheduled arrival 1 hour 45 minutes later. |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | First visit: Saint-Pierre church and its stained glass. |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch in the centre, Norman specialities and local products. |
| 3:00 PM | The Pays de Caux. |
| 5:00 PM | The weekly market. |
| 7:00 PM | Return to your address, Paris or the airport, driver at the agreed meeting point. |
Train, coach or private car with driver for Yvetot?
Yvetot is served by the Yvetot train station, on the Paris Saint-Lazare – Rouen – Le Havre line, with a stop in Yvetot. Under normal conditions, allow about 1 hour 40 minutes from Paris Saint-Lazare. It is a good solution when everything is running smoothly. Not all trains stop there, and the Pays de Caux area around Yvetot can only be explored by car.
| Solution | Door-to-door time | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Train Paris Saint-Lazare → Yvetot station | Approx. 1h 40 + access travel | Fixed schedules, luggage to carry, last departure early |
| Regional coach | Often 3h and more | Few departures, no evening service |
| Private car with driver | 1h 45 without changes | Road traffic at peak hours |
Our shuttle takes over when the railway fails: strikes, track work, cancelled trains, missed connections, night flights, or simply when you are travelling with children, professional equipment or too many suitcases for a train platform. We pick you up at your address, at the time decided together, and drop you off in Yvetot without any changes.
How to get to Yvetot — and leave
Yvetot is about 165 km from Paris and 35 km from Rouen, i.e., 1 hour 45 minutes of driving from the capital. In a private car with a driver, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, starting from 215 € in a sedan and 260 € in a 7-seater van, price for the whole vehicle.
To the airports from Yvetot, allow 240 € for Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 235 € for Orly. On the return, the driver welcomes you in the arrivals hall with a sign and tracks your flight in real-time.
Good to know before you go
- Bring good shoes: the centre is best explored on foot.
- Book your visits and tables in advance during high season.
- Parking is often busy at the weekend: being dropped off saves you driving around for half an hour.
- The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker is warmer than an umbrella in the sea breeze.
- The last trains leave early: check the return time before booking a dinner.
Towns served around Yvetot
We do not just stop in the centre of Yvetot: hotels, guest houses, wedding venues, companies and surrounding villages are served at the same mileage rate. Here are the most popular nearby destinations, each with its own dedicated page.
- Shuttle Dieppe → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 25 km from Yvetot. What to see in Dieppe
- Shuttle Forges-les-Eaux → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 10 km from Yvetot. What to see in Forges-les-Eaux
- Shuttle Pont-Audemer → Paris — Eure, approx. 20 km from Yvetot. What to see in Pont-Audemer
- Shuttle Rouen → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 35 km from Yvetot. What to see in Rouen
- Shuttle Veules-les-Roses → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 40 km from Yvetot. What to see in Veules-les-Roses
- Shuttle Fécamp → Paris — Seine-Maritime, approx. 40 km from Yvetot. What to see in Fécamp
Taxi, VTC or private shuttle in Yvetot?
Many travellers look for a “Yvetot taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the amount depends on traffic; a private hire company like Navette Privée provides the rate at booking and does not change it, even in the event of traffic jams or a delayed flight.
- Taxi Yvetot: practical for a short trip in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
- Private Hire Yvetot: booking at the chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed rate.
- Yvetot airport shuttle: 240 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 235 € to Orly, 215 € to Paris centre in a sedan, tolls and luggage included.
For an early morning departure, a night return or an Yvetot – Paris trip with suitcases, the private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi, and always less stressful than a train with connections. Call 06 88 14 67 82 or request your online quote: the answer arrives in a few minutes.
Book your journey to Yvetot
We drive to Yvetot all year round, including Sundays and public holidays. A 4:00 AM departure or a return after midnight is no problem: just let us know the time.
- Flight and train tracking, waiting time included
- Baby seats and boosters at no extra charge
- Fixed price provided before booking
- Booking by phone in less than two minutes