Le Havre is NOT Paris. The terminal is 2.5 km from the train station, and Paris is roughly 2+ hours each way by train, so a Paris day is long and risky on your own. Honfleur, Étretat or Rouen are calmer choices.
Where Le Havre lies
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Ships dock at the Pointe de Floride cruise terminal (Quai Roger Meunier). A taxi rank and terminal-to-city shuttles are available.
Shuttle. Yes, cruise terminal, city center shuttles; price unverified.
Getting to the sights
| The way | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal shuttle or taxi to Le Havre center / train station | Short ride; 2.5 km (time not confirmed) | not confirmed |
| Train from Le Havre station to Paris Saint-Lazare | not confirmed (estimate 2-2.5 hours each way) | not confirmed, book on SNCF Connect |
| Bus or private shuttle to Honfleur / Étretat | not confirmed | not confirmed |
Terminal shuttle or taxi to Le Havre center / train station
- Take the cruise shuttle from the terminal.
- Or take a taxi from the rank.
Shuttle price not confirmed: the tourist office says terminal-city shuttles and a taxi rank are available but gives no price. Once in town, LiA city buses/trams cost €1.80 for a 1-hour ticket or €4.50 for 24 hours (LiA official fares).
Train from Le Havre station to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Shuttle/taxi to the station.
- Book trains in advance on SNCF Connect.
- Choose a return that arrives 2 hours before all-aboard.
Train time and fare not confirmed: SNCF pages could not be read automatically. Strikes and delays happen. The ship will not wait.
Bus or private shuttle to Honfleur / Étretat
- Book a transfer or check local bus timetables.
Honfleur is 17 km from Le Havre by road via the Pont de Normandie (tourist office). Bus routes, times and fares not confirmed. In summer a boat runs Le Havre-Trouville-sur-Mer on set dates (adult €25).
What to see
Paris (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame)
The famous city.
- How
- Train or ship's tour.
- Time
- Very long day (10-12 hours)
- Tickets
- Book timed entries ahead
Étretat cliffs
Dramatic chalk arches.
- How
- Bus/transfer.
- Time
- 3-4 hours
- Tickets
- Free
Honfleur
Pretty old harbor that inspired painters.
- How
- Bus/transfer across the Normandy Bridge.
- Time
- 3-4 hours
- Tickets
- Free
Normandy D-Day beaches
Omaha Beach, American Cemetery.
- How
- Tour (about 1.5-2 hours each way, unverified).
- Time
- Full day
- Tickets
- Cemetery free
Le Havre city center (UNESCO)
Postwar Perret architecture; St. Joseph's Church.
- How
- Shuttle.
- Time
- 2 hours
- Tickets
- Free
Your day, hour by hour
Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.
- Easiest: shuttle to town, then bus/transfer to Honfleur or Étretat; back 60 minutes early.
- Paris DIY only with a 12+ hour call: early shuttle, early train, 4-5 hours in Paris, train back arriving 2 hours before all-aboard.
What goes wrong, and how to avoid it
Beware
- Long Paris transfer.
- Possible rail strikes.
- Sunday: fewer trains and some shops closed (unverified).
Do this
- For D-Day sites, a ship or private tour is far easier than DIY.
- Shore power work is under way at the cruise quays (HAROPA).
Fees, money and access
Accessibility
Terminal shuttle; check access with your line.
Money
Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted. Carry a little cash for small cafes, toilets, and markets.
More of the The Atlantic Coast
Sources & what we could not confirm · 4 sources · checked 2026-11
- Le Havre Étretat Tourism: Le Havre cruise destination
- HAROPA Port: sea cruise 2026 season
- LiA (Le Havre transit): Trouver mon tarif
- Le Havre Étretat Tourism: Le Havre-Deauville/Trouville shuttle boat
- Paris train time and fare
- Shuttle price
- Honfleur/Étretat bus details
- Sunday service