What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Coutances?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Coutances is to bus and train which costs €70 - €95 and takes 16h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Coutances?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Coutances is to fly and train which takes 8h 27m and costs €140 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Coutances?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Coutances. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gare Sncf via Paris, AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf and Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Coutances?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Coutances. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Coutances via Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Magenta, Paris St Lazare and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Coutances?

The distance between Basel and Coutances is 937 km. The road distance is 807.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Coutances without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Coutances without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs €120 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Coutances?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Basel to Coutances, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Coutances bus from?

Basel to Coutances bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Coutances train from?

Basel to Coutances train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Coutances?

The best way to get from Basel to Coutances is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Coutances bus arrive?

Basel to Coutances bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Coutances train arrive?

Basel to Coutances train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Coutances?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Coutances is 807 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Basel to Coutances.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Coutances?

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Where can I stay near Coutances?

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Basel to Coutances - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Coutances by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
4. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain C12
9h 10m
€123–300
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain C12
16h 38m
€70–93
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
3. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain C12
12h 43m
€89–150
Drive 807.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Coutancescar 807.4 km
9h 3m
€137–197
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
3. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain
8h 27m
€140–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Avranchesbus 772
16h 53m
€75–129
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Coutancestrain
13h
€232–538
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane ZRH - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Coutancestrain
11h 6m
€194–512
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
4. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain
9h 43m
€162–428
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
3. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain
9h 58m
€245–439
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Coutancestrain
11h 4m
€218–647

Basel to Coutances by train and foot

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 936.7 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Coutances, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Coutances via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Paris Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, and Caen in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Gare Sncf via Paris, AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf, and Gare Sncf in around 16h 53m.

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