The average train between Basel and Coutances takes 14h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Coutances. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Coutances. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Coutances at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 14h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 46m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Coutances? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Coutances. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Coutances station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
Basel to Coutances train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Coutances train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Coutances station.
Book your Basel to Coutances train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Basel and Coutances is 686.9 km. The road distance is 862 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Coutances via Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, and Lison in around 8h 32m.